Tensions have been high in the United States since the killing of George Floyd while in police custody in Minneapolis, Minnesota in late May. There have been protests throughout the country as all 50 states have participated as well as other countries in the world as everybody seeks some real change within the justice system.
It has spilled into regular life as Philadelphia 76ers assistant coach John Bryant had a terrible experience on Sunday. He took to Twitter to share his experience as he was fixing his wife’s bike in the backyard after getting home from church and had a racial slur thrown his way from his next-door neighbor. The response was after Bryant just said a simple “hello”.
Please be advised that the tweet below contains language that some might consider offensive.
Sadly, it’s not the first, nor will it be the last. In disbelief, angered, frightened & slightly paralyzed by the hate which is next door. Words only do so much but what’s next, need I worry about my wife and kids? Open to suggestions. All I know is love & kindness.
— John Bryant (@JohnKirkBryant) June 14, 2020
This is just another example of why guys like Tobias Harris and Matisse Thybulle participated in the protests so far. Change has to happen in America and professional athletes have that big platform to use. It is their right to use it in a positive way. [lawrence-related id=33040,33023,33016]