George Floyd's murder at the hands of the police has created a brand new movement in this country. It is a movement that is more organized, more united, and more motivated than ever. The goal is to eradicate police brutality while also advocating for social equality and equity amongst all races of people. Numerous athletes and celebrities have offered money to these causes and have also used their voices to propel real change. As you can imagine, LeBron James has been one of the most prominent voices on that front.
Today, LeBron released a powerful ad alongside his very own brand, Uninterrupted. As you can see in the clip below, we can hear a basketball bouncing in the background with words on the screen. The words say phrases like "shut up and dribble" which is something LeBron has heard all too often. Eventually, the basketball stops dribbling and bounces wildly as if the person has abandoned it. Then the words "shut up and lay still" appear on the screen.
LeBron finishes off the add noting "this is why we can't just stick to sports." This advertisement is undeniably strong and will definitely make people stop and think before criticizing athletes for using their voice. Life is bigger than athletics and it's important to use your platform to speak up against injustice.
This is something LeBron knows all too well.
LeBron James Responds To Laura Ingraham’s Hypocrisy
LeBron James had to call out Laura Ingraham for her blatant hypocrisy.
When LeBron James and many of his peers spoke out politically a few years ago, he was told by Fox host Laura Ingraham to "shut up and dribble." Recently, NFL quarterback Drew Brees spoke up about peaceful protests and how he thinks kneeling during the anthem is disrespectful to the troops and the flag. As you can imagine, Ingraham showed complete hypocrisy by standing up for Brees' right to speak and even praised what he had to say.
Today, LeBron was made privy to the viral clip that showcases Ingraham's hypocritical stances, and he decided to comment on it. As he explained in the tweet below, he won't stop speaking out against injustice and that some should have already gotten a clue as to why protests are currently ongoing.
"If you still haven’t figured out why the protesting is going on. Why we’re acting as we are is because we are simply F-N tired of this treatment right here! Can we break it down for you any simpler than this right here???? And to my people don’t worry I won’t stop until I see change," LeBron wrote.
Needless to say, Ingraham isn't looking too good right now and many in the sports community are rightfully pointing out the flaws in her logic.
