Michigan State head basketball coach Tom Izzo has released a statement on the death of Georg Floyd.
Floyd died on May 25, 2020 after Derek Chauvin of the Minnesota Police Department knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes during an arrest. The incident was captured on camera and sparked outrage and protest across the country which has continued through five nights.
In the statement Izzo calls for a collective fight against racism, saying, “If we are going to fight racism, it’s a burden we all share, regardless of the color of our skin.” He continues, “As a country, we must do better. We can’t change the past, but must start to build a better future – a future where everyone feels safe and valued.”
You can read the full statement below. Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker also released a statement on Floyd’s death Friday night.
A statement from Coach Izzo: pic.twitter.com/DOOI60yK4Q
— Michigan State Basketball (@MSU_Basketball) May 30, 2020
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