El deceso de George Floyd, quien murió al ser presionado (ahorcado) contra el piso con la rodilla por un oficial de la policía de Minnesota esta semana, ha desatado protestas a lo largo del país.
La respuesta por parte del mundo de los deportes ha llegado desde todos lados, atletas actuales, jugadores retirados, coaches y más. Han reaccionado ante la muerte de Floyd, así como a las conversaciones acerca de las protestas y la respuesta a ellas por parte de la policía, así como al arresto del reportero de CNN Omar Jimenez realizado este viernes por la mañana. Incluye también un tuit de Colin Kaepernick, cuyas palabras e imágenes de protesta pacífica han sido citadas y analizadas por varios en contexto de la violencia vista en las últimas semanas.
When civility leads to death, revolting is the only logical reaction.
The cries for peace will rain down, and when they do, they will land on deaf ears, because your violence has brought this resistance.
We have the right to fight back!
Rest in Power George Floyd
— Colin Kaepernick (@Kaepernick7) May 28, 2020
JUSTICE WILL NOT BE SERVED UNTIL THOSE UNAFFECTED ARE AS OUTRAGED AS THOSE WHO ARE‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) May 27, 2020
This is murder. Disgusting. Seriously, what the hell is wrong with US???? https://t.co/wesEwd4Bb2
— Steve Kerr (@SteveKerr) May 26, 2020
We arresting reporters and not the cop? Okay https://t.co/2duHOR1WBZ
— Bradley Beal (@RealDealBeal23) May 29, 2020
Ass backwards! https://t.co/ph17FFopxy
— Jared Dudley (@JaredDudley619) May 29, 2020
Do not stop using your voice to speak up about the injustices. pic.twitter.com/9aiy6gQUAf
— Jay Williams (@RealJayWilliams) May 29, 2020
#icantbreathe. pic.twitter.com/RElIr7YQz3
— Jalen Rose (@JalenRose) May 29, 2020
Worlds honestly sickening. It really is….. no explanation
— Odell Beckham Jr (@obj) May 27, 2020
— Michael Thomas (@Cantguardmike) May 27, 2020
I’m sorry you feel that way. I spoke on it 2 days ago and I’ll speak again now. I think it was disgusting and impossible for anyone to defend. The situation could have been remedied many other ways and those responsible should be held accountable. George Floyd should be alive. https://t.co/03bdTJk2QJ pic.twitter.com/M4VyR9oIQE
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) May 29, 2020
With LOVE, pic.twitter.com/SVfBYQkAPa
— Zach Ertz (@ZERTZ_86) May 28, 2020
I wish America cared about black folks as much as they care about buildings
— Cole Tucker (@cotuck) May 29, 2020
— Carson Wentz (@cj_wentz) May 28, 2020
The black community needs our help. They have been unheard for far too long. Open your ears, listen, and speak. This isn’t politics. This is human rights.
— Joey Burrow (@Joe_Burrow10) May 29, 2020
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