Brooklyn Nets superstar point guard Kyrie Irving is working with PlayersTV to produce a television program centered around the killing of Breonna Taylor.
Taylor, an emergency medical technician, was fatally shot eight times while in her home by the Louisville Metro Police Department.
The one-hour special produced by Irving examines how the murder of Taylor continues to highlight the lack of awareness around police brutality and provides viewers with several actionable steps to foster change and demand justice for Taylor, per prweb.com.
Kyrie Irving is working with PlayersTV to produce a television program centered around the killing of Breonna Taylor, per https://t.co/GhPQ4SLBRw
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Irving, who won't be playing in the “bubble” games down in Orlando with the Nets due to his shoulder surgery, was one of the main players who had issues with the season resuming. The Nets star was of the belief that the return of sports would take all the attention off of the “Black Lives Matter” movement.
Irving spoke about why he's deciding to produce this program about Taylor:
“In a time when society is calling out police brutality, social injustices, and systemic racism, it is critical to magnify how these unjust behaviors and practices are directly impacting Black women,” the Nets superstar said.
“I stand for Breonna Taylor, Sandra Bland, and the countless women whose names are never said but have shared the same unfortunate fate. I will continue to champion those who are working to enact change for and to empower Black, Native, Indigenous, Hispanic, and women of color. I am equally committed to creating platforms like the #SAYHERNAME: Breonna Taylor special, that provides support, solutions, and sustainable impact.”
In his first season with the Nets, Kyrie Irving appeared in 20 games and averaged 27.4 points.
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