The Cincinnati Bengals spent their off day Saturday marching from Paul Brown Stadium to the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center and delivered a statement against racial discrimination and injustices.
There, center Trey Hopkins and quarterback Joe Burrow, flanked by the coaching staff, members of the front office and team owner Mike Brown, issued an important statement.
The full text, plus video and images are below:
“As this country continues to see instances of racial discrimination and injustices, it is time for us to act. Together, as a unified front, we must identify, address and ultimately end those practices and policies that would deny liberty and justice to all, regardless of race, religion, or creed. It is time for us all to take a stand!
“It is each of our responsibility to effect change in our communities, not only for us but for those yet to come. We cannot turn a blind eye to the racism still experienced in this country. This is not an issue of politics but a fight for equality and life. If this nation is to ever reach the goals that it has promised its citizens, we must be catalysts for change.”
Statement from the Cincinnati Bengals pic.twitter.com/4bGZWXo9OW
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) August 29, 2020
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) August 29, 2020
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— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) August 29, 2020
