For over a week now, we have seen protests flare across the nation as the country continues to mourn the death of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor while seeking justice and reform. The leadership of the Michigan State Athletic Department has been outspoken in their support for the protests and the Black Lives Matter movement, and today, the entire Athletic Department, from Tom Izzo, to Mel Tucker, to Suzy Merchant, and many more, met at The Rock to show their support for the Black Lives Matter protests around the country.
You can see the photo they took together below:
They did note that while Black Lives Matter and the RIP George Floyd text was removed, the black fist was painted over with white paint…
If you want to read some of the comments MSU staff and athletes have made on the protests, here is a guide:
