Michael Jordan posted a powerful and mobilizing text on social media on Sunday, as part of the United States took to the streets to protest racist and police violence following the death of George Floyd. The former Chicago Bulls star says he is “angry” and calls for pressure on elected officials through the unity of the American people.
The series The Last Dance reminded him perfectly. Throughout his superstar career, Michael Jordan has never taken a stand on an important social issue. And this is one of the main criticisms that is made to the icon of world basketball. Coincidentally, a few weeks after the show aired on ESPN (Netflix in France), the former Chicago Bulls player decided to get out of his usual silence. To take a hard-hitting stance.
In a very militant text, “MJ” spoke on Sunday about the events that have engulfed the United States since the death of George Floyd during a police arrest. “I’m deeply saddened, really distressed and just angry,” the man with the six NBA rings wrote. I see and feel everyone’s pain, indignation and frustration. I support those who speak out against racism and violence rooted in people of color in our country. We’ve had enough.”
Statement from Michael Jordan: pic.twitter.com/lWkZOf1Tmr
— Jordan (@Jumpman23) May 31, 2020
“Pressure our leaders to change the laws”
As violent riots broke out in every major city in the country, Jordan offered his condolences to Floyd family and appeals to everyone’s conscience to make things happen. Peacefully, but with determination. So that the elect can no longer ignore the demands of the people.
“We must listen to each other, show compassion and empathy, and never turn our backs on senseless brutality,” he wrote. We must continue to speak peacefully against injustice and demand accountability. Our unified voices must put pressure on our leaders to change our laws, otherwise we must use our vote to create a change in the system. Each of us must be part of the solution and we must work together to ensure justice for all.”
