“We’ve been outraged for hundreds of years and nothing has changed,” Kane said of black people speaking out against racism (H/T Fear the Fin’s Sheng Peng). “It’s time for guys like (Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback) Tom Brady and (Pittsburgh Penguins center) Sidney Crosby and those types of figures to speak up about what is right, and clearly in this case, what is unbelievably wrong. Because that’s the only way we’re gonna actually create that unified anger to create that necessary change, especially when you talk about systematic racism.”
Kane tweeted Tuesday night that the video of Floyd’s death made his “[f–king] blood boil.” He shared a petition Wednesday night calling for the four former officers to face charges.
I just signed a petition to demand that the 4 police officers involved in murdered George Floyd be arrested and charged immediately. You should too: https://t.co/NG6ZL53OrO
— Evander Kane (@evanderkane_9) May 27, 2020
Kane said sports have the inclusive potential to bring people together from a variety of backgrounds.
Good to see someone from the NHL community speaking out.
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