In a statement posted by the Charlotte Hornets on social networks, Michael Jordan (owner of the North Carolina franchise) spoke on Sunday evening about the situation in the United States and the numerous demonstrations that followed the death. by George Floyd, a black man killed by police in Minneapolis on May 25. “I’m deeply sad, really sad and really angry, begins the press release. I see and feel the pain, indignation and frustration of everyone. I am on the side of those who denounce deep-rooted racism and violence against people of color in our country. We have had enough. “
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In the past, the six-time NBA champion with the Chicago Bulls had often been singled out for his passivity on social issues. But the owner of the Hornets is now committed. “I don’t have the answers, but our voices together show strength and the impossibility of being divided by others. We must listen to everyone, show compassion, empathy and never turn our backs on this senseless brutality. We must continue to speak out peacefully against injustice and demand accountability.
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Our common voice must put pressure on our leaders to change the laws or else we need to use our vote to create a change of system. Each of us must be part of the solution and we must work together to ensure justice for all. ”, he says before having a “Thought for the family of George Floyd and for all the other lives which were abducted without reason and brutally through racist and unjust acts. “
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