Monday was the first day of the 2020 U.S. Open, and Osaka wore a cloth face mask that read Breonna Taylor's name.
We have seen athletes protest racism, past, and present, but it feels special with two-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka. Monday was the first day of the 2020 U.S. Open, and Osaka wore a cloth face mask that read Breonna Taylor, the name of the 26-year-old EMT who was shot eight times and killed by police in her home.
Naomi Chan, I know what you must feel but I think it’s a totally separate issue. You can freely express your concern by all means but please don’t walk away from tennis court as you are professional tennis player we love.The tennis player could choose to stay silent and fly under the radar but instead chooses to boldly take up the burden of defending herself and the dignity of Black people.
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