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The death of George Floyd has brought universal outrage, sadness from across the United States. Riots have broken out across the country, shaping 2020 as a year to remember. In turn, athletes, politicians, and entertainers have used their voices to speak out on the tragedy, while also calling out the treatment of minorities at the […]

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank issued a statement on Sunday calling for people to come together following the death of George Floyd on Monday in Minneapolis. Blank said Americans must continue to try to move the needle and push for actionable measures (via Charean Williams of Pro Football Talk): Blank said in his statement he […]

Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams is trying to “lead by example.” Williams wrote an op-ed for The Athletic on Sunday in the aftermath of a week of protests following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on Monday. Williams said that while he is “angry” and in “pain,” he also knows that “we must […]

Toronto Raptors president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri is demanding action. Ujiri spoke out in light of George Floyd’s death on Monday in Minneapolis, writing an op-ed for the Globe and Mail on Sunday. The Raptors president urged citizens, and especially leaders, to take part in discourse about racial and social inequality, no matter how “difficult” […]

Minnesota Timberwolves players Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Okogie attended a rally on Friday at Minneapolis City Hall condemning the death of George Floyd. Multiple speakers called for charges against the police officers after Floyd died in police custody on Monday. Okogie and Towns stood alongside a host of community members at the press conference, including […]

The Brooklyn Nets have issued a statement in response to protests in Brooklyn following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis earlier this week. The Nets and associated partners — including the Long Island Nets and New York Liberty — acknowledged the hurt felt by the black community as well as lobbying for a “peaceful […]

The unlawful and tragic murder of George Floyd has caused heartbreak around the country, prompting people to extend their aid to those in need. Jed York, the CEO of the San Francisco 49ers, is donating $1 million to impact change amid the protests. pic.twitter.com/TCOXYhu1EQ — Jed York (@JedYork) May 31, 2020 Within his statement, York […]

Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has teamed up with the Los Angeles Times to publish a very powerful opinion piece about the protests brought about by the death of George Floyd. Abdul-Jabbar wrote about the irony of the duality of these recent turn of events. He does not necessarily justify the […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is the face of the NBA, and as such, people usually listen when he has something to say. LeBron’s recent sentiments have understandably been about the racial injustices that plague the nation today, with the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police sparking outrage across the […]

Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown has been one of the more outspoken athletes on social media of late, demanding justice for the recent death of George Floyd at the hands of Minnesota police. He did not stop there, however, as the Celtics stud drove 15 hours to Atlanta to lead a peaceful protest in the […]

Vanessa Bryant, the widow of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, has come out in solidarity with all the people who are calling for justice after the recent death of George Floyd at the hands of Minnesota police officers. Vanessa posted an old photo of her husband wearing the infamous “I Can’t Breathe” shirt from […]

Many athletes and sports figures have spoken out on the tragic murder of George Floyd, with Odell Beckham Jr. of the Cleveland Browns being one of the latest. In an emotional series of tweets, Beckham expressed his frustration in the wake of Floyd’s death. IM FRUSTRATED. More so because I don’t even kno how to […]

Much like every other team in the NBA, the Los Angeles Lakers have come out with their own official statement addressing the recent death of George Floyd at the hands of Minnesota police. In a message posted by the team on its official Twitter account, the organization stood as one with the people who are […]

The murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer has caused many to share their condolences for Floyd’s family and release statements on the situation. While some of the players have shared statements, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell issued his on Saturday amid the nationwide protests. pic.twitter.com/rRUOPpWSpE — NFL (@NFL) May 30, 2020 Earlier this […]

There have been plenty of athletes, from the NFL and other leagues, to speak out on the unfortunate murder of George Floyd, and J.C. Tretter is among the latest. Tretter, the NFLPA president and center for the Cleveland Browns, issued a statement on Floyd’s death on Saturday, via his official Twitter account. pic.twitter.com/iJ0mAcdUcR — JC […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown is doing what he can to make sure his voice is heard. Amid the ongoing and growing protests stemming from the death of unarmed African-American man George Floyd at the hands of the Minneapolis Police Department, Brown has decided to join many of the other frustrated voices across the country […]

Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown has been one of the most outspoken players in the league with regards to the recent death of Minnesota man George Floyd at the hands of the police. Recently, the 23-year-old went on a social media barrage voicing out his own grief and anger towards what he deems to be […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons has spoken out about the social injustice recently suffered by George Floyd at the hands of Minnesota police officers. Floyd was killed under the custody of the cops, and the incident was all caught on video. One of Floyd’s final words were, “I Can’t Breathe,” which has now become a […]

Nike is not one to shy away from chiming in on the most polarizing of issues, and it has once again proven the same by releasing a powerful ad that addresses the social injustices that have mired America in recent weeks. The giant sporting brand has switched up its famed “Just Do It” slogan in […]

Joe Burrow has only been with the Cincinnati Bengals for less than two months, but he’s already using his platform for good. Along with other notable athletes and sports figures, Burrow shared a passionate reaction to George Floyd’s tragic death. “They have been unheard for far too long,” Burrow, the Heisman Trophy winner and No. […]

There have been many athletes to speak out on the wrongful murder of George Floyd, and Derek Carr is one of the latest. Carr, the quarterback of the Las Vegas Raiders, issued a moving statement on Floyd’s death, via his official Twitter account. pic.twitter.com/OFgnYpZKrc — Derek Carr (@derekcarrqb) May 29, 2020 Similar to most people, […]

Sickening, saddening, and disgusting are three words that could describe the murder of George Floyd by the hands of a Minneapolis police officer. In response to the tragic death of Floyd, Brian Flores — the head coach of the Miami Dolphins — delivered a strong message on Friday: Statement from Head Coach Brian Flores. pic.twitter.com/dJOdHHSvNT […]

Former NBA journeyman Stephen Jackson was one of the many notable faces present at Friday’s George Floyd press conference in Minnesota. Karl-Anthony Towns, the star center of the Minnesota Timberwolves, was another. NBA champ Stephen Jackson is here to lead a press conference about his friend #GeorgeFloyd pic.twitter.com/PIUYo4OR5r — Sharon Yoo (@SharonYooKING5) May 29, 2020 […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has reacted to a heartfelt response to the killing of George Floyd, as an inspired Jalen Rose shared some candid words with his audience on Friday’s iteration of ESPN’s “Get Up.” “I have to say this. I wish America loved black people as much as they love black culture,” […]

Ayesha Curry, the wife of Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry, was the latest celebrity to denounce President Donald Trump for a tweet condemning the protesters of George Floyd’s murder. Trump, who vowed there’s nothing he’d like to do than to delete his Twitter account, predictably went back to Twitter to complain about the recent […]

Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor and head coach Ryan Saunders have both given powerful statements in the wake of the tragic George Floyd killing. Taylor told Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports that there needs to be an improvement in how police handle and interact with people of color, while also stating it should extend beyond […]

Denver Nuggets rookie Michael Porter Jr. is in some hot water right now after sending out a controversial tweet wherein he seems to be defending the Minnesota cops involved in the recent death of George Floyd. Porter has not only gotten on the bad side on more than a few folks on social media, but […]

In the wake of the unfortunate death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, former NBA player Stephen Jackson has been sharing insight into his longtime relationship with Floyd, whom he grew up with in Houston. “Nobody was more proud of my growth and my fatherhood more than #BigFloydDaGod. We will get justice. They will be writing […]

Houston Texans star defensive lineman J.J. Watt was among the athletes who spoke out regarding the death of George Floyd. Floyd died in Minneapolis police custody on Monday night after being pinned down and handcuffed, with an officer kneeling on his neck. A bystander video of the incident clearly showed the officers neglecting Floyd’s complaints […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is one of the latest NBA players to react to the killing of George Floyd, an African American man who died after a Minneapolis police officer restrained him by putting his left knee on his neck. Floyd was seen moaning in pain at the foot of a squad car […]

The perpetual issue of racial discrimination has once again reared its ugly head of late, with the recent death of Minneapolis man George Floyd at the hands of the police making headlines. Another video that is making its rounds on social media is that of “Central Park Karen,” who wrongfully accused an African American man […]

The death of 46-year-old African American George Floyd on Tuesday at the hands of Minneapolis police has caught the attention of the entire nation. As it turns out, Floyd was a friend of retired NBA player Stephen Jackson. The one-time NBA champ took to social media to share his grief and disgust over what had […]