NFL stars protest against racism

Last week, the death of George Freud shocked the United States, involving dozens of American cities from New York to Tulsa to Los Angeles. NFL president Roger Goodell said in a May 30 statement that he believed Freud needed urgent action after his death in Minneapolis. Meanwhile, NFL’s director of the players’ Union, demolis Smith, sent a message to all players about the current situation in what he called the “injured” country.

Cleveland Brown center treet, director of the NFL players’ Union, also tweeted that he was shocked by his mood this week, from doubt to anger. George Freud, a 46 year old black man, was lynched on the streets of Minneapolis by white police. A white police officer knelt on the black man’s neck for seven minutes, making him unable to breathe until he died. Later, protests began across the United States. The local government announced that the police involved had been arrested and charged with third degree murder and second degree manslaughter. But that doesn’t calm American anger.

“The entire NFL family is deeply saddened by the tragic events that have taken place across the country.” “The reaction of the protesters to these events is also a reflection of our feelings of pain, anger and frustration,” Goodell said On behalf of NFL, Goodall expressed his condolences to Freud’s family.

“As the current case shows, as a country and a coalition, we still have a lot to do.” “These tragedies reflect the commitment of the NFL and why we are still working hard,” Goodell said. We need to take urgent action, and we recognize the importance of the NFL platform in the community and as an integral part of the American social fabric. We will undertake and perform the corresponding responsibilities, and commit ourselves to work together with the league’s players, clubs and partners to continue to work to solve systemic problems and eliminate discrimination. ”

In Trent’s post, he wrote: “the racial and personal prejudices that have changed the system of this country should have been addressed long ago. As a white man, I can never fully understand the fear that people of color experience in the daily life of this country. Some people may be hesitant because of their skin color. Racism is something we all have to take on, take responsibility for, and end. As human beings, we need to let go of our prejudices and face up to the challenges we face, rather than just deny them. Take action! In the face of injustice, silence will not help us in any way. ”

Freud’s death also caused a sensation in the NFL, and many players spoke for him on the Internet:

Malcolm Jenkins: “who can protect us from the police? Let the murderer of George Freud pay the price he deserves. ”

Colin capenick: “when so-called civilization becomes killing, resistance is the only effective way. The call for peace will come in torrential rain. They have endured it for too long because of the resistance brought about by the violence of the police. We have the right to revolt! ”

Richard Sherman: “my education and my career tell me that I am a black American, so I will continue to fight for equality for people who are unjustly treated in this country. If it offends you or makes you uncomfortable, then we may have made progress. ”

The novel coronavirus pneumonia caused the blockade of the United States for several months, and the United States was once again in chaos due to the death of Freud. Many city protests turned violent protests from peaceful demonstrations. Freud’s death ignited resentment, but justice is only the fuse. Racial discrimination has a long history, and extreme dissatisfaction with the status quo is the basis of public anger. After the “kneeling National Anthem” a few years ago, NFL has abhorred racial discrimination and police brutality.