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New Orleans SaintsDrew Brees, Malcolm Jenkins and Saints produce powerful message for justice

Drew Brees and Malcolm Jenkins didn’t see eye-to-eye earlier this offseason, but now both of them are partnering up to create change. In a post to the New Orleans Saints’ official Twitter account, Brees, Jenkins, and other members of the team produced a powerful message for social justice. #SayHerName pic.twitter.com/eNmwvnSfB8 — New Orleans Saints (@Saints) […]

TennisNaomi Osaka sports 'Breonna Taylor' mask at US Open

Fourth-seeded Naomi Osaka is making sure people are reminded of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd and all the other names of the recent victims of police brutality in America. Osaka stepped onto the hard court on Monday night for her first-round matchup in this year’s US Open Grand Slam wearing a mask bearing the name of […]

NFLNFL players allowed to display names of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, others on helmet

Following in the footsteps of other sports leagues, the NFL is taking strides to contribute to other causes outside of the game of football. The league will reportedly allow the players to display names of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and other racially-motivated police brutality victims on their helmets as decals. These will be put on […]

Los Angeles LakersLakers' LeBron James speaks out on his Breonna Taylor hat

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James decided to put on a hat with a very strong message during his team’s post-game press conference on Tuesday. The 35-year-old took a “Make America Great Again” hat and revised the text to “Make America arrest the cops that killed Breonna Taylor.” When asked about his message, LeBron reiterated […]

Portland Trail BlazersBlazers' CJ McCollum continues to fight for Breonna Taylor with postgame interview shirt

The Portland Trail Blazers are the talk of the town following Thursday’s victory over the Brooklyn Nets, which allowed them to secure the eighth seed in the West. For Blazers guard CJ McCollum, this recent turn of events presents itself as a more significant opportunity to carry on with the fight against systemic racism. As […]

Los Angeles LakersClippers' Paul George, Lakers' JaVale McGee wears shirts calling for justice for Breonna Taylor

On Saturday, L.A. Clippers star Paul George and Los Angeles Lakers center JaVale McGee arrived for their respective games wearing t-shirts calling for the arrest of the police officers who killed Breonna Taylor in Louisville on March 13. George and McGee both donned a black tee that read “ARREST THE COPS WHO KILLED BREONNA TAYLOR” […]

Utah JazzJazz star Donovan Mitchell details chilling experiences with coronavirus, police

“Surreal doesn’t even explain it,” Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell says in The Players’ Tribune about the night the NBA was shut down. Arena security running on the floor just moments before tip-off is definitely eerie and unnerving, but that’s exactly what happened on March 11 right before Mitchell’s Jazz took on the Oklahoma City […]

NBAThunder's Chris Paul set up a call with players, Breonna Taylor's mother

Oklahoma City Thunder veteran point guard and NBPA president Chris Paul is making sure that players use up their free time productively while inside the Disney World bubble. Recently, the 10-time All-Star organized a Zoom conference between close to 40 players and Tamika Taylor, the mother of Breonna Taylor. It was a chance for the […]

Los Angeles LakersLakers' LeBron James reveals discussions with Louisville people 'irate' over Breonna Taylor's murder

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James revealed some of his discussions with Louisville residents following Breonna Taylor’s murder at his press conference on Tuesday.  Taylor was a 26-year-old Black woman who was shot by three Louisville police officers in her own apartment. According to Louisville police, the drug warrant operation was targeting two other people […]

Utah JazzDonovan Mitchell, Rudy Gobert headline full list of Utah's released social justice statements

Players of the Utah Jazz are going all-in on the NBA’s initiative allowing them to change the names at the back of their jerseys. It’s become the most visible way the that NBA has allowed players to promoting social justice. Jazz star Donovan Mitchell has been one of the most vocal about his stand for […]

Miami HeatBam Adebayo delivers strong statement about Breonna Taylor

Miami Heat All-Star big man Bam Adebayo emphasized that NBA players will continue to pressure Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron until the policemen who killed Breonna Taylor are arrested. During their press conferences with reporters down in Orlando, Florida, numerous NBA players have been calling out Cameron to arrest the cops who shot and killed […]

Los Angeles LakersDwight Howard calls out critics, media to focus on Breonna Taylor instead of him

Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard believes people should focus on the tragic death of Breonna Taylor at the hands of policemen instead of worrying about his maskless incident at Disney World. Howard went on IG live earlier in the week and revealed that someone used the snitch hotline on him when he wasn’t wearing […]

Golden State WarriorsWarriors star Stephen Curry reveals why he honored Breonna Taylor at celebrity golf tournament

Stephen Curry might not be taking part in the NBA bubble at Disney World, but he’s still making important social statements whenever he’s in the public eye. The Golden State Warriors star, who finished fourth in the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament, wore a pair of customized cleats honoring Breonna Taylor. Taylor, a 26-year-old […]

Los Angeles LakersLakers' Kyle Kuzma wants justice for Breonna Taylor

Los Angeles Lakers stud Kyle Kuzma has taken to Twitter to fight for justice for Breonna Taylor, another victim of senseless police violence. Taylor was a 26-year-old African American woman who was shot and killed by members of the Louisville Metro Police Department on March 13, 2020 in an alleged drug raid. Kuzma shared more […]

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