Violent law enforcement by the American police killed the African-American man Freud.
China News Service, June 1 (Xinhua)-As the black police deaths caused by violent law enforcement by the US police continue to ferment and develop into large-scale protests, many sports figures have joined in. From Jordan and James to the La Liga Barça Club, they have expressed their protests against racial discrimination in the United States.
Basketball superstar Michael Jordan issued a statement in the early hours of the morning to speak out for blacks killed by violent law enforcement by US police. Jordan wrote: "I am very sad, very painful, very angry. I stand with the people who are calling for racism. We have had enough." In addition, he also suggested that the parties jointly exert pressure on the leaders. Use voting to create system changes.
Jordan publicly stated his position.
James, who has expressed his solidarity with the victim many times before, then wrote again on personal social media: "Why can't the United States love us too? #Angqi head to stay strong # we can only rely on ourselves". Since then, he has continuously updated three new developments. Among them, he not only quoted a writer ’s famous quote “They are afraid of what they do n’t understand / hate what they ca n’t conquer.” He also reposted two videos of black groups gathering to protest .
James has always been keen to speak up for public events. After this incident involving racial discrimination, James has frequently expressed his position. As soon as the incident was revealed, he continuously posted on social media a comparison of the American NFL player John Kapnik ’s kneeling protest and the violent law enforcement scene of the US police, and then issued a T-shirt with the words “I ca n’t breathe”. picture of.
Then, he and the Lakers will post the content on his personal social media as "If you are not with us, we will not be with you!" Kuzma, Anthony Davis, Howard and other Lakers players are involved.
James spoke continuously.
Black players occupy the majority in the NBA league. Therefore, after the incident, many players have come forward to accuse the United States of racial discrimination and defend their rights.
Paul George, who is also playing in Los Angeles, also uploaded a video of a police car crashing into the protest crowd on personal social media, and the article wrote: "We need to be strong! I have family members who work in law, so I know there are still some good The police. So it ’s better to say that the system is not better than the police. We are grateful to all those who stand up to pursue justice with us. I have personally experienced racial discrimination more than once, and I am also a Black daughters, I do n’t want my daughters to be treated the same in the future. I love everyone, but we really need to make a change. Now that the world ’s eyes are on us, move on and seek change! "
Curry sounded.
Curry posted a video screenshot of police violent law enforcement on social media and wrote: "If this picture won't attract everyone's attention or make you angry, then I really don't know what to say. I see many people This incident makes everyone know how angry and angry they are. Everything is good in life, but we live in this reality. George Freud. George also has his own family, he should not die, He has been asking for help, but he has been neglected, which shows that his identity as a black man is not respected, and other people think it is not important. George was murdered. George was not a human being to that policeman, so he was deliberately killed. "
In addition, Kobe's widow, Vanessa, also updated social media. She posted a photo of the dead husband Kobe wearing a "I can't breathe" T-shirt and wrote: "My husband wore this T-shirt a few years ago. , Now I have to send him again. Life is so fragile, life is so unpredictable, life is too short. Let us share and embrace the good quality, get rid of hatred; teach respect and love in the family and school, spread Love, strive for change. Do n’t use the lost innocent life as an excuse for dirty behavior, and lead by example for the change you want to see. ”
Vanessa made a sound.
In addition to verbal solidarity, active players such as Stephen Jackson, Jaylen Brown, Brogdon, Tobias Harris, etc. even took part in the protest in person.
In the European sports world, La Liga Barcelona Club also publicly stated that it will not stop the fight against racism.
Screenshot of the official Barcelona social media statement
In the Bundesliga just after the rematch, players have expressed their solidarity with the victims in various ways on the field.
Dortmund players, Englishman Sancho and Moroccan Ashraf all displayed underwear with the words "redress justice for George" after the goal. In the 29th round of the Bundesliga, Thuram knelt on one knee after scoring a goal, paying tribute to the movement of the NFL quarterback John Kapnick in the American National Anthem.
Sancho supported the victims in the game.
American sports brand Nike also issued an ad appeal, "Don't stay silent and let us participate in it." And its competitor, sports brand giant Adidas, also forwarded this advertising support: "We are together to move forward The way we are together is the way to make changes. "(End)