KOBE Bryant’s widow called for an end to looting during the George Floyd protests as she posted a photo of her husband wearing an ‘I Can’t Breathe’ t-shirt. The NBA legend s…
KOBE Bryant's widow called for an end to looting during the George Floyd protests as she posted a photo of her husband wearing an 'I Can't Breathe' t-shirt.who was killed by cops in New York after an officer placed an arm around his neck.Credit: Jonathan Moore/Getty Images/InstagramCredit: Rex Features: 'My husband wore this shirt years ago and yet here we are again #ICANTBREATHE.
'Life is so fragile. Life is so unpredictable. Life is too short. Let’s share and embrace the beautiful qualities and similarities we all share as people. 'Drive out hate. Teach respect and love for all at home and school. Spread LOVE. Fight for change- register to VOTE.. BE AN EXAMPLE OF THE CHANGE WE WANT TO SEE. #BLACKLIVES MATTER.'
Many have compared the high-profile death of George Floyd in Minneapolis to that of Garner's six year ago.One day after Bryant wore the shirt - while playing for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Sacramento Kings - he said it was important for him to speak out.George Floyd died on Monday in Minneapolis after he was arrestedCredit: AP:Associated Press
He stated: "I think if we ever lose the courage to be able to speak up for things that we believe in, I think we really lose the value that our country stands for.Earlier this week, a video showing police officer Derek Chauvin kneeling on Floyd's neck during an arrest went viral.Chauvin was charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter on Friday.as multiple states mobilized the National Guard following more episodes of chaos.
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