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For a country that has seen a disturbing rise in cases of racial discrimination in the past few years, the US can still count on its array of sporting icons in the fight against prejudice and bigotry.
And once again, it's their sporting heroes that have raised their voice after a black man named George Floyd became the latest victim of police brutality in Minneapolis, Minnesota, sparking widespread protest across the country.
The first superstar to join the protest following the death of Floyd was none other than NBA legend Lebron James.
Taking to social media, James shared two pictures to prove why the foundations of the world's largest democracy are often shaken by pettiest minds.
"This... ... Is Why," the Los Angeles playmaker said on Instagram as he posted a picture of the police officer that kept his knee on the neck of the handcuffed and unarmed Floyd and another picture of former NFL star Colin Kaepernick's kneeling protest against racial injustice in 2016.
James's message resonated with 16-year-old Coco Gauff whose stirring run to the fourth round of the 2019 Wimbledon had announced the arrival of a rising star in the world of tennis.
I promise to always use my platform to help make the world a better place."Am I next," Gauff asked in a TikTok video showing images of countless black Americans that had lost their lives due to growing intolerance.
- Coco Gauff (@CocoGauff) May 28, 2020
Meanwhile, NHL star Blake Wheeler, who captains Winnipeg Jets, was distraught after seeing the protests that broke out demanding justice for Floyd whose dying words 'I can't breathe' have sent shivers down the spine of the black community.My husband wore this shirt years ago and yet here we are again.??#ICANTBREATHE (repost/photo credit unknown) plz tag ?? Life is so fragile. Life is so unpredictable. Life is too short. Let's share and embrace the beautiful qualities and similarities we all share as people. Drive out hate. Teach respect and love for all at home and school. Spread LOVE. Fight for change- register to VOTE. Do not use innocent lives lost as an excuse to loot. BE AN EXAMPLE OF THE CHANGE WE WANT TO SEE. #BLACKLIVESMATTER ??View this post on Instagram
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Lewis Hamilton, Formula One's first black world champion, slammed other F1 drivers for their silence.
Sancho wasn't the first Bundesliga player to join the Justice for George Floyd movement.Solid performance from the team!! Delighted to get my first career hat trick, a bittersweet moment personally as there are more important things going on in the world today that we must address and help make a change. We shouldn't fear speaking out for what's right, we have to come together as one & fight for justice. We are stronger together! ?? #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd ????View this post on Instagram
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