#dearblackpeople We are the most impacted, yet the focus of resources aren’t being invested in us. We cannot wait for a government that has NEVER prioritized us. We must look out for ourselves. Take care of you first, share resources, protect the elderly, and stay home! pic.twitter.com/Gcc6kJBC4U
— Malcolm Jenkins (@MalcolmJenkins) April 11, 2020
“We must survive. This pandemic is real, and the damage that is left in wake of the coronavirus is realized mostly in our communities,” said Jenkins, 32, who is dressed in a ‘Dear Black People’ sweater.
“Bad policy, institutional neglect, and overexposure place us disproportionately within arm’s reach of the dangers of this deadly virus.
“We are the essential worker. We are the most impacted yet the focus of the resources aren’t being invested in us.
“We cannot wait on a government that has never prioritized us. We must look out for ourselves.
“So take care of you first, share your resources, protect the elderly and stay home as much as possible
“Please stay safe. Stay healthy and survive. Because whether they know it or not, the world needs us, and we need us,” the two-time Super Bowl winner added.
It's the wrong message homie. If a white athlete said the same, he'd be killed for it. Career over, Cant we all just be 1 people??
— Bill Denis (@billd77) April 11, 2020
The focus is on ALL Americans!! Not black, white, purple or green..lets focus on that not directing blame!!
— Marc Del Giudice (@marcdel27) April 11, 2020
Inner cities are being hit the hardest, which is exactly where the majority of funds are going. Racial divide will never close with statements like these.
— jim kehtel (@3minuteabs) April 11, 2020
Why is that we as black people we can’t do or say nothing for ourselves without other races getting offended y’all fuckin amaze me
— Patrick Frank (@PeteyWeeStro) April 11, 2020
It's the wrong message homie. If a white athlete said the same, he'd be killed for it. Career over, Cant we all just be 1 people??
— Bill Denis (@billd77) April 11, 2020
A very polarizing message.
And especially right now, when everyone is over sensitive.
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