Before matches in the US Open, Naomi Osaka has donned a face mask with the name of a different Black person whose death has sparked calls for racial justice. On Tuesday, she was surprised with messages from the parents of Trayvon Martin and Ahmaud Arbery.
Before each match, Osaka has donned a face mask with the name of a different Black person whose death has sparked calls for racial justice.Osaka has said she's using her platform to spread awareness about social justice.After her match Tuesday night, Osaka appeared on ESPN's set at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, where she was surprised with video messages from Martin's mother and Arbery's father.
They're so strong. I'm not sure what I would be able to do if I was in their position. I feel like I'm a vessel at this point in order to spread awareness and it's not going to dull the pain, but hopefully I can help with anything that they need."In a news conference later, Osaka said the messages were emotional and even shocking."Actually, I was just trying really hard not to cry," Osaka said.
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