Kasey Funderburg has apologised for utilizing “offensive language” in resurfaced tweets.
In a press release posted on Twitter, Funderburg, who resigned final week as a sports activities reporter for the College of Tennessee and as a Vol Community sideline reporter, referred to as her earlier feedback “unacceptable and ignorant”.
“The feedback I tweeted as a highschool scholar have been unacceptable and ignorant. I sincerely apologise for utilizing offensive language and to anybody I damage or offended with these remarks. I take full accountability for my actions. This language will not be acceptable in any context and has not been a part of my vocabulary since then.”
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The replies on Funderburg’s tweet seem like turned off, The New York Submit reviews.
The 26-year-old Funderburg parted methods with the community after alleged previous tweets from 2013 and 2014 utilizing racial slurs surfaced.
An athletic division spokesperson on the College of Tennessee instructed Knox Information that Funderburg resigned final Thursday. That got here after OutKick reported that Funderburg was fired.
“On the College of Tennessee, I labored within the athletic division and joined the College’s Range and Inclusion group which afforded me the chance to study further helpful classes in regards to the viewpoints of individuals from completely different races, cultures, and international locations, in addition to the energy that such range offers,” Funderburg’s assertion learn.
“Shifting ahead, I’ll proceed my work to be a greater ally in order that I’ll promote a extra inclusive society the place everyone seems to be welcome.
“Thanks to all of the College of Tennessee groups I lined, my co-workers and followers who’ve supported me over time. I stay grateful. Sincerely, Kasey.”
Funderburg graduated from UT earlier than she grew to become a full-time worker within the athletics division. She additionally served as an on-air character for VFL Movies and “Vol Calls,” which is a weekly call-in present for UT coaches.
— This text initially appeared on the NY Submit and was reproduced with permission.
