Basketball legend Michael Jordan sent his condolences to the family of George Floyd on Sunday and shared his support for protesters fighting for justice.
We have had enough: Michael Jordan on the death of George Floyd
Michael Jordan, said in his statement, which was posted on his social media accounts as well as his Twitter account.
"I am deeply saddened, truly pained and plain angry.] see and feel everyone's pain, outrage and frustration. I stand with those who are calling out the ingrained racism and violence toward people of colour in our country. We have had enough. I don't have the answers, but our collective voices show strength and the inability to be divided by others. We must listen to each other, show compassion and empathy and never turn our backs on senseless brutality. We need to continue peaceful expressions against injustice and demand accountability. Our unified voice needs to put pressure on our leaders to change our laws, or else we need to use our vote to create systemic change. Every one of us needs to be part of the solution, and we must work together to ensure justice for all. My heart goes out to the family of George Floyd and to the countless others whose lives have been brutally and senselessly taken through acts of racism and injustice."
Statement from Michael Jordan: pic.twitter.com/lWkZOf1Tmr
— Jordan (@Jumpman23) May 31, 2020
He is 'deeply saddened, truly pained and plain angry' Michael Jordan said about George Floyd's death
The 46-year-old unarmed black man died last week at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Michael Jordan's statement comes during this nationwide protest. Derek Chauvin, former police officer, was charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter on Friday, was fired after video footage showed him with his knee on Floyd's neck for 8 minutes, 46 seconds in total.
