A memorable run to the U.S. Open in many ways.
Tennis star Naomi Osaka has used her run to the U.S. Open finals to draw attention to police brutality and racism by donning face masks with the names of Black people killed in violent interactions with either police or others allegedly motivated by racism.... [+]Osaka came prepared with seven face masks to wear—one for each round of the U.S. Open, granted she made it to the finals—all emblazoned with the name of a Black victim of violence.
So far, she’s worn masks with the names of Breonna Taylor, Elijiah McClain, Ahmaud Arbery, Trayvon Martin, George Floyd and Philando Castile.support for her statement through recorded messages with ESPN—Trayvon Martin’s mother Sybrina Fulton thanked Osaka and told her to “continue to do well, continue to kick butt at the U.S. Open.”
Ahmaud Arbery Sr., Ahmaud Arbery’s father, said: “Naomi, I just want to tell you thank you for the support for my family and God bless you for what you’re doing.” “It means a lot,” Osaka said in response to the videos. “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 to spread awareness. It’s not going to dull the pain, but hopefully I can help with anything that they need.”She’ll likely wear the seventh and final mask—she hasn’t identified who it will represent—before and after she plays the U.S.
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