The Seattle Seahawks released a statement on Monday in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death, condemning the actions of now-convicted police officer Derek Chauvin and pledging to donate $500,000 in grants from the Seahawks Players Equality & Justice for All Action Fund to yet-unnamed recipients, which the players will determine to spur action to end racism and crimes influenced by it.
“We stand with Seattle, and every community in uniting to help heal our society and overcome the hurt, anger and frustration through peaceful protests and acts of togetherness,” read the press release. “With that, to further aid in the solution the Seahawks players will begin the process of determining recipients for grants from the Seahawks Players Equality & Justice for All Action Fund in the amount of $500k.”
All eyes are still on the aftermath of the incident and what organizations in power will do to bring about change.
