The Boston Celtics' Jaylen Brown published an editorial in The Guardian reflecting on the coronavirus pandemic. Brown warned against misinformation, and encouraged citizens to support each other and be aware of how Covid-19 is exposing pre-existing inequities.
“If you have the means, I urge you to extend a hand to a neighbor or friend who may be less fortunate. As I write this more than 30,000 people have lost their lives in the US alone. Of those heart-wrenching numbers, the percentage of African Americans and people of color is both alarming and disproportionate. Our healthcare system could be potentially highlighting injustices this beautiful nation has composed and suppressed since its establishment.”
Brown said he's “proud to be a member of the Boston Celtics and of the NBA for ceasing to continue the season at this time. Sports have an influential position in our society, and I’m grateful the NBA uses its platform considerately.” He also expressed condolences for the family of Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns after the tragic passing of Jacqueline-Cruz Towns.
Brown hopes his message will “inspire our society to come together rather than drift farther and farther apart.”
Donate to your local food banks, homeless shelters and to those less fortunate in general. Allocate resources to healthcare workers, and other extraordinary workers and unsung heroes during this time. Lend a hand to the families and family members of healthcare workers and those who have lost someone, and are in need of economic support. The slightest display of compassion may save someone’s life…It’s Game 7 and how we perform down the stretch is going to determine our outcome. Let’s lean in and get this done together as a team.
On March 12, Brown posted a Twitter thread and PSA sharing information about the virus.
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