Protesting and riots across the country, fueled by George Floyd's death in Minnesota last week, have seen various sports figures speak publicly.
In college basketball, UCF men's basketball coach Johnny Dawkins released a statement Monday on Twitter regarding that and two other incidents that saw African-Americans die recently.
"I am a black man, I have black children," Dawkins statement reads. "I am a black coach, I have black players. And honestly, I am angry. George Floyd's murder comes on the heels of the vicious and senseless murders of Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor after years of increased exposure of police violence against the black community."
"George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery _ these are tragedies, if you are human, you should be outraged! For those without a personal connection please know that our anger is righteous, now is the time to listen to us, listen to our pain. Only then can we create a better and safer reality for our community. We R One ... God bless and stay safe."
