Athletes are speaking up about racism — from activists like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to apolitical figures like Michael Jordan and Carson Wentz. This solidarity is bringing awareness to peaceful protests in sports — and what happens when they're ignored.
to legendary Lakers center and longtime political activist Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who wrote about what he believes is the motivation behind the widespread protests.
He added,"Yes, protests often are used as an excuse for some to take advantage, just as when fans celebrating a hometown sports team championship burn cars and destroy storefronts. I don't want to see stores looted or even buildings burn. But African Americans have been living in a burning building for many years, choking on the smoke as the flames burn closer and closer. Racism in America is like dust in the air.
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