By now, you likely know that incoming Ohio State basketball grad transfer Seth Towns was detained by the Columbus police department Friday night as a result of a peaceful protest resulting from the tragic death of George Floyd.
Reaction has been swift, and one in particular person that knows Towns well came to the defense of his actions. His former coach at Harvard, Tommy Amaker, spoke out about the incident in a release that was shared by the university.
“I am aware that recent graduate Seth Towns was detained last night at a rally in Columbus, Ohio,” said Amaker. I fully support, and am proud of, Seth in his continued fight for social justice, a cause that has been near and dear to his heart since he arrived on campus four years ago. We, as a program, always encourage our players in their efforts to stand up for their beliefs and for what is right.”
“I also want to express my condolences and heartbreak for all of those impacted by George Floyd’s senseless death. Let’s demonstrate support and empathy for all communities impacted — specifically communities of color, and the many women and men in law enforcement who do protect and serve honorably and with respect. This is a very challenging time for our country. We need unity now more than ever.”
Below is the Tweet from Harvard with Amaker’s statement. And we can’t agree more.
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