Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has been out on social justice issues since joining the NFL, and used his platform again Thursday.
Burrow’s latest tweet came when the NBA, WNBA and MLB postponed games in the wake of Jacob Blake’s shooting in Kenosha, Wis., Over the weekend.
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“How can you hear the pain that Black people go through and reject it as nothing. How can you hear the pain and react with anything other than ‘I stand with you,’ “he tweeted when NBA players’ decisions to boycott games this week sparked a heated debate on social media.
The NBA and NBPA confirmed that all three games were officially postponed. They issued a joint statement saying that games are not played by boycotts.
The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association announced today that in light of the Milwaukee Bucks’ decision not to take the floor today for Game 5 against the Orlando Magic, the three games today – Bucks vs. Magic, Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers vs. Portland Trail Blazers – have been postponed. Game 5 of each series will be replayed, “the statement read.
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The proposal came when players decided it was not right to play the game while there was still injustice in the world. Bucks players have issued a joint statement on their decision.
“In the last few days in our home state of Wisconsin, we have seen the horrific video of Jacob Blake being shot seven times in the back by a Kenosha police officer, and the extra shooting of Protestants. “Despite the overwhelming plea for change, there has been no action, so our focus today may not be on basketball,” the players said.
“If we take the court and represent Milwaukee and Wisconsin, we are expected to play at a high level, give maximum effort and hold each other accountable. We adhere to that standard, and at the moment we demand the same from our legislators and legal action.
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“We call for justice for Jacob Blake and demand that officers be held accountable. To prevent this, it is necessary for the Wisconsin State Legislature to come back after months of action and take significant measures to address accountability issues. police, brutality and criminal law reform.We encourage all citizens to educate themselves, take peaceful and responsible action, and remember to vote on Nov.
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The front office supported the players’ decision.
