In sports news, multiple former football players spoke out against racism during Saturday night’s Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Former safety Kenny Easley said “Black Lives Matter” during his speech, while former running back LaDainian Tomlinson gave an emotional speech about his great-great-great-grandfather George, who was kidnapped from West Africa and forced into slavery in the United States.
LaDainian Tomlinson: “My great-great-great-grandfather George. One hundred seventy years ago, George was brought here in chains on a slave ship from West Africa. His last name, Tomlinson, was given to him by the man who owned him. Tomlinson was the slave owner’s last name. What extraordinary courage it must have taken for him to rebuild his life after the life he was born to was stolen. … I’m of mixed race, and I represent America.”