Tennis star Naomi Osaka has used her run to the U.S. Open finals to draw attention to police brutality and racism by donning face masks with the names of Black people killed in violent interactions with either police or others allegedly motivated by racism.... [+]Osaka came prepared with seven face masks to wear—one for each round of the U.S. Open, granted she made it to the finals—all emblazoned with the name of a Black victim of violence.
So far, she’s worn masks with the names of Breonna Taylor, Elijiah McClain, Ahmaud Arbery, Trayvon Martin, George Floyd and Philando Castile.support for her statement through recorded messages with ESPN—Trayvon Martin’s mother Sybrina Fulton thanked Osaka and told her to “continue to do well, continue to kick butt at the U.S. Open.”
Ahmaud Arbery Sr., Ahmaud Arbery’s father, said: “Naomi, I just want to tell you thank you for the support for my family and God bless you for what you’re doing.” “It means a lot,” Osaka said in response to the videos. “They’re so strong. I’m not sure what I would be able to do if I was in their position. I feel like I’m a vessel at this point to spread awareness. It’s not going to dull the pain, but hopefully I can help with anything that they need.”She’ll likely wear the seventh and final mask—she hasn’t identified who it will represent—before and after she plays the U.S.
Benioff Please think about this: without wisdom kids are intellectually abandoned. Please give my free wisdom to children grades 5-12 just 1 Tip daily repeated each year. Please spread wisdom and equality love peace.
she isnt even american, her dad is an islander and her mom is japanese. Also the Japs are completely ashamed at this abomination and her racial justice stance
Hypocrisy in all shapes ages & magazines I'm amazed a criminal gets shot & killed by police & stars athletes come out doing the same shit but hundreds r murdered every day in ghettos across & America & we do nothing anything to sell magazines
Jacob Blake’s ex-girlfriend one of the 6?
So this idiotic kid wore her silly masks with names ... what about our beautiful Flag? 🇺🇸 of course she won’t because in her mind, she is ashamed of our Nation (like most BLMAntifaTerroristsThugs). BackTheBlue SaveOurFlag 🇺🇸🇺🇸
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