", Rapper Cardi B wrote on Instagram: "Enough is enough! "I hope to God they don't get into some stuff and the cops come and possibly KILL them," he wrote. A new president? ‍♂️ #StayWoke, A post shared by LeBron James (@kingjames) on May 26, 2020 at 4:38pm PDT. Colin Kaepernick on George Floyd death. he tweeted.
The video of a Minneapolis police officer killing a defenseless, handcuffed man is one of the most vile and heartbreaking images I’ve ever seen. Justice for this man. Published on Aug 17, 2017The Herd with Colin Cowherd Colin Cowherd and Kristine Leahy discuss Kevin Durant's tweets to rapper Lil Dicky about LeBron James leaving Cleveland Cavaliers.

Meek Mill said that after repeated videos of police officers "beating us like slaves" have become public, there still is no protection for black people. The quarterback first took a knee in protest against racial injustice exactly four years before the NBA strike. "You deserve ... our action. We must act — for you — and for all of those were no cameras are present.". Floyd struggled for several minutes before turning "motionless" and "silent". "Nobody haven't issued a order for the police to stop killing us! Basketball star Isaiah Thomas said he was scared for himself and his black children. The video, which went viral on social media on Tuesday, showed the police officer, later identified to be Derek Chauvin, choking Floyd by pressing his knee onto his neck. BET Newsletters are sent by BET Networks, 1515 Broadway, New York, NY 10003. www.bet.com, TRENDING IN Colin Kaepernick, who garnered national attention after opting to kneel during the national anthem in 2016, wrote a strong message on Twitter, reacting to George Floyd. "Please, please, please, I can't breathe," Floyd begged. I feel for #GeorgeFloyd. "Four years ago on August 14, 2016, I began protesting against systemic racism and social injustice," Kaepernick wrote. Kevin Durant gets into Twitter debate with rapper about Cavs trading LeBron James Durant took on rapper Lil Dicky and actually might have lost By Colin Ward-Henninger Colin Kaepernick Thanks LeBron James For ‘Solidarity’ Following NBA Walkout. Or is it still blurred to you?? ", When civility leads to death, revolting is the only logical reaction.

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"When my teacher asks me a question thinking I'm not paying attention, but I get it right.". Ava DuVernay, Meek Mill and others also commented on Floyd's death in Minneapolis police custody. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images), By clicking submit, I consent to receiving BET Newsletters and other marketing emails. Kaepernick, who has been an activist for equality of African-Americans' rights in the United States, was brought back to the limelight in relation to the George Floyd death after Lakers star LeBron James shared a side-by-side image of Colin Kaepernick kneeling and the Minneapolis officer kneeling on Floyd's neck. Full coverage of George Floyd's death and protests around the country, Do you understand NOW!!??!!?? I dont want pity, I want change. Ryan Young Yahoo Sports. Here's the sad reality: what happened to George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery & Christian Cooper has gone on for generations to Black Americans. Or they just saying protect yourself???"

Or is it still blurred to you??" LeBron James, like many in the sporting community and those who have become invested in the story of Colin Kaepernick and his exile from the NFL, expressed his support for the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback before taking part in a workout on Saturday afternoon in Atlanta that was initially scheduled by the NFL. Thank you for staying true.”, RELATED: Milwaukee Bucks Release Statement On Boycotting Game After Jacob Blake Shooting, Colin Kaepernick sent a note to LeBron James thanking him for protesting.LeBron says he's standing/kneeling next to Kap. This makes me absolutely sick," he wrote in part on Instagram. "This is why," the image was titled in an apparent reference to the heated controversy over Kaepernick's silent protests against police brutality and racism during the 2016 season. He should be alive. Users can unsubscribe at anytime. Also Read | George Floyd Death: NBA, NFL Players Voice Outrage, Colin Kaepernick, who garnered national attention after opting to kneel during the national anthem in 2016, wrote a strong message on Twitter, reacting to George Floyd. Colin Kaepernick Thanks LeBron James For ‘Solidarity’ Following NBA Walkout The Lakers star wanted to cancel the season after the Jacob Blake shooting. Also Read | LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Magic Johnson Among NBA Stars Speaking On George Floyd Death. “Truth is what I sought. Appreciate you.”. Minyvonne Burke is a breaking news reporter for NBC News. Floyd died Monday after a white Minneapolis police officer pressed his knee onto his neck for at least eight minutes while Floyd repeatedly said he could not breathe. RELATED: Former President Obama Comments On NBA Players Boycott In Response To Police Shooting Of Jacob Blake. ", 4 Minneapolis officers fired after death of George Floyd in police custody, posted the same images of Floyd and Kaepernick. DeMarcus Lawrence, a linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys, said it is hard to feel safe when minorities are being killed by the people who are meant to protect them. On Tuesday, several cities across the United States saw mass protests by the African-American communities.

This is murder. Later that same day, the NBA held a meeting that saw the Lakers and Clippers vote to end the season early.

NBA games resumed on Saturday (August 29). Solidarity is what you showed me. What will it take? The Milwaukee Bucks led the first 2020 NBA walkout after Jacob Blake was shot in the back multiple times by Kenosha police officer, Rusten Sheskey. The Minneapolis Police Department said it is cooperating with the investigations. James wrote in the caption. Published August 30th BET Newsletters are subject to our Privacy Policy and Terms
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Tim Walz vowed to get answers and to seek justice. "#BlackLivesMatter and now is the perfect time for a revolution," Chance the Rapper wrote on Twitter, writing in a second tweet: "Its gotta be an awesome privilege to be able to defend racism every day. RELATED: ‘Inside The NBA’ Host Kenny Smith Walks Off Set In Solidarity With NBA Players. LeBron James has been among the most vocal celebrities and athletes to support the Black Lives Matter movement, and the NBA icon took a major role in the recent NBA walkout following the police shooting of Jacob Blake. Joint NBA and NBPA statement: pic.twitter.com/EFp6fG9oZs. All rights reserved.

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This is not ok and we must demand justice.

", DuVernay posted a lengthy message on Twitter that appeared to be addressed to Floyd. Colin Kaepernick Writes LeBron James, Thanks Him After NBA Walkouts Over Jacob Blake Shooting. There the silent protest turned into a riot with several men vandalising the police station and the vehicles.