According to an SJW group called Black Space Winnipeg, the Winnipeg Jets and their fans are … wait for it … RACISTS!!! Here’s the press release on the group’s Facebook page:

If you’re not aware today the Winnipeg Jets kicks off its downtown street party series—making downtown ‘white again’ we had to share this. For people who come downtown to take part in the Jets festivities, just remember a massive street party called a #whiteout does not make all #Winnipeggers feel safe.

Now, if you’re reading this and thinking “calm down, it’s harmless fun, it has nothing to do with race—it’s apart of the Jets culture. It’s a tradition. It’s how we show our team and city pride. Whiteout represents a blizzard and a play on our extreme Winnipeg weather, it’s for everyone.” Have a look at these photos from past Jets pandemonium / fan appreciation (the four men wearing all white Jets outfits with pointed hoodies….remind you of anything)

Not only is the province spending a significant amount of money for these street whiteout parties—this will be going on for the next few weeks. Mayhem ensues when these parties take place. It’s triggering to see a sea of white when you’re walking home from work or school—witnessing aggressive ‘Jets culture’ as Jets fans flood the streets yelling ‘True North’. We thought, if you can’t change the party, at least revise the name because a headline that reads: ‘Jets parties will turn downtown white again’ reminds us of a similar phrase started by a very problematic politician in the states.