Social Media Week: Chicago athletes and citizens on racism and protests

Doug Glanville on George Floyd:

“Enough" says it all.@dougglanville essay inspired by George Floyd and the world's response. pic.twitter.com/DK8Jl8xcW4

— Outside The Lines (@OTLonESPN) June 5, 2020

Lance Briggs shared video of a teacher:

https://t.co/4wS8LFa0pr

— Lance Briggs (@LanceBriggs) June 7, 2020

Akiem Hicks knows a good example proving Colin Kaepernick was blackballed

Akiem Hicks says it's clear to him that Colin Kaepernick lost his career because of kneeing then drops a bomb in the middle of the conversation: "We signed Mike Glennon."

— Jason Lieser (@JasonLieser) June 3, 2020

Bears guard James Daniels called for change at his alma mater, University of Iowa:

There are too many racial disparities in the Iowa football program. Black players have been treated unfairly for far too long.

— James Daniels (@jamsdans) June 6, 2020

Lovie joined Mike Tirico

If you haven’t seen #Illini football coach Lovie Smith’s interview with Mike Tirico, I highly suggest you give it a watch. pic.twitter.com/BrwySWo8zF

— Gavin Good (@itsallG_O_O_D) June 5, 2020

RATM’s Tom Morello eviscerated a troll

Like shooting fish in a barrel: pic.twitter.com/hxvZ6GgoH5

— Tom Morello (@tmorello) June 6, 2020

Michael Jordan made a large donation

Black lives matter. This isn't a controversial statement. We are you. We are a family. We are a community. pic.twitter.com/cGH8bJl1GQ

— Jordan (@Jumpman23) June 5, 2020

Kanye West returned home to join the protests:

Kanye arriving at the Chicago protests pic.twitter.com/catUIGzPAK

— Complex Ambition (@ComplexAmbition) June 5, 2020

Fergie Jenkins shared his experiences

pic.twitter.com/q92yso1o1G

— Fergie Jenkins (@fergieajenkins) June 4, 2020

Tim Anderson

🖤✊🏾 pic.twitter.com/nc8BnSK3Gl

— T A 7 (@TimAnderson7) May 31, 2020

Protests marched on in Chicago

March of Justice, now estimated at 30,000 people with zero arrests, reaches Cabrini-Green to “This is America” pic.twitter.com/nJZzrcYUuv

— Brian Cassella (@briancassella) June 6, 2020

Jonathan Toews is a captain

https://www.instagram.com/p/CA540rACGP4/

Thomas Jones remembered Breonna Taylor

Heartbreaking! Rest in peace Queen. Gone but never forgotten. 🖤🙏🏿 #JusticeforBreonnaTaylor https://t.co/99tA915FO6

— Thomas Q. Jones (@thomasqjones) June 5, 2020

Chance is a Chicago leader in so many ways

6427 South Ashland – @chancetherapper is giving free meals to those in need ❤️ #Chicago #chicagoprotest pic.twitter.com/bgVWHVLMlE

— Delmy (@TellMeDelmy) June 1, 2020

Taraji P. Henson among many sharing video of George Floyd’s daughter

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#georgefloyd 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

A post shared by taraji p henson (@tarajiphenson) on Jun 2, 2020 at 9:34pm PDT

Chicago’s Cliff Floyd

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We are BLACK MEN!….. We build …. We don't tear down other BLACK MEN! …. We have felt the pain of being torn down and we have decided we will be deliberate about building others! If I didn't tag you, please don't be offended. I tried to pick people I thought would do this challenge!! All too often, we men find it easier to criticize each other, instead of building each other up. With all the negativity going around let's do something positive!!🌟 Upload 1 picture of yourself…ONLY you. Then tag as many brothers to do the same. Let's build ourselves up, instead of tearing ourselves down. 💛💛 COPY AND PASTE 💛💛 If I tagged you, don't disappoint me!!

A post shared by Cliff Floyd (@clifffloyd30) on Jun 4, 2020 at 6:08pm PDT

A curfew has been in effect for 1 week now

CURFEW IN EFFECT: Until further notice, a curfew between the hours of 9PM and 6AM is now in effect in the City of Chicago. Please stay safe. pic.twitter.com/14GcaGs2N3

— Mayor Lori Lightfoot (@chicagosmayor) May 31, 2020

Zach LaVine

This has been going on for hundreds of years now! And still with little to no change. Got to do better! But how can there be change if the ones with POWER are not willing to listen or do anything about their actions! #BlackLivesMatters

— Zach LaVine (@ZachLaVine) May 30, 2020

Naismith HOFer and Stevenson alum Tamika Catchings

I am a BLACK WOMAN. I build up ALL WOMEN. All too often we WOMEN find it easier to criticize each other, instead of building each other up. W/ all of the negativity going around, let’s do something positive- build ourselves up, instead of tear ourselves down. #InspireChange ❤🤗 pic.twitter.com/h8LnpnLsrK

— Tamika Catchings (@Catchin24) June 6, 2020

Stacey King

Don't be part of the problem….Help by being part of the solution 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/l4mKbaO2tq

— Stacey King (@Stacey21King) June 6, 2020

Social Media Week: Chicago athletes and citizens on racism and protests

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