Athletes from all different sports and levels, professional and collegiate, have joined protests, which have erupted across the country to stand up against police brutality and in support of the Black Lives Matter movement after the death of George Floyd, who died on May 25 in Minneapolis.
The University of Alabama’s athletic director, Greg Byrne, released a statement, along with football head coach Nick Saban and men’s basketball head coach Nate Oats also making public statements.
Both Byrne and Oats were seen today at Government Plaza in Tuscaloosa, Ala. standing beside protestors to show their support.
The Crimson White’s photo editor, Hannah Saad, was present at the protest and captured a picture of the two.
At the beginning of the protest I spotted Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne and men’s basketball head coach Nate Oats @TheCrimsonWhite https://t.co/X2rE5Hla8P
— Hannah Saad (@hannah_saad21) June 7, 2020
Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox and other leaders were also in attendance.
With plenty of reasons for the nation to be upset, it’s great to see people who hold a great amount of influence in the Tuscaloosa community come out to show support and stand side-by-side with students, Tuscaloosa denizens and community leaders.