For the past 3-4 days, images of protesters clashing with police and vandals destroying storefronts have dominated the news and LeBron James wants that to change.
LeBron, who has been vocal following the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis Derek Chauvin, is calling for the media to show positive images of people protesting peacefully.
Is the media showing this??? I bet you they arenβt. π€¦πΎββοΈ. This is beautiful https://t.co/rKPuTIz7bC
β LeBron James (@KingJames) June 1, 2020
Media showing this???? I bet you theyβre not. π€¦πΎββοΈ! You know why, cause this is unity, peaceful, beautiful and love! https://t.co/QkgH2SFmON
β LeBron James (@KingJames) June 1, 2020
LeBron and his teammates have also asked fans to join in on the movement to support African-Americans to combat police brutality on social media.
Why Doesnβt America Love US!!!!!????TOO. πππ€¦πΎββοΈπ€¦πΎββοΈ #HeadHighandStayStrongππΎπͺπΎ #WeAllWeGotβπΎπ
β LeBron James (@KingJames) May 31, 2020
https://www.instagram.com/p/CAq3fpCgyve/
LeBron, AD and members of the Lakers roster posted this message on IG. pic.twitter.com/A0AgXfnWmp
β Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) June 1, 2020