Much like other celebrities, athletes possess the ability to reach people who politicians and other public figures can't. Shortly before kickoff, Bears owners Ed and Virginia McCaskey joined commissioner Paul Tagliabue at midfield, and the Lambeau Field crowd observed a moment of. In spring 2014, James threatened to lead a boycott if disgraced ex-Clippers owner Donald Sterling wasn't ousted after a recording leaked of him making bigoted remarks towards African-Americans. He championed the Black Lives Matter movement last year and spoke out in favor of gun control after the October shootings at Umpqua Community College in Oregon.
PACKERS GAME MOMENT OF SILENCE PROFESSIONAL
In the professional ranks, LeBron James has been arguably the most outspoken superstar on social issues as of late. The football team’s boycott appeared to be the last straw. One fan in Green Bay, however, shouted 'Muslims suck' during the moment of silence, and it echoed clearly through the stadium. We had a moment of silence in remembrance of the people that died in the incident and. Though students had been calling for Wolfe to step down since mid-September, he finally relinquished his position last Monday. Ahead of Sundays Lions-Packers game at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the Packers along with teams league-wide held a moment of silence for the victims of the terrorist attacks in Paris. Since it happened in our backyard, we wanted to do something special during the Rams game on Sunday. And they made a surprising move, holding out defensive tackle Tommie.
Athletes have a long history of championing social change. Just last week, more than 30 players on the University of Missouri’s football team said they wouldn’t participate in any club activities until Missouri System president Tim Wolfe resigned amid allegations he’s inadequately handled racial episodes on campus. They also honored George Blanda, who died Monday, with a moment of silence before the game.
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