Weems wants the message to be clear: that there is injustice going on against the Black community and it should be addressed, not ignored. Weems spoke on education, bettering himself and those around him, but most importantly for him: standing up for his Black friends and teammates when they need it. “I stand with you and want to continue to educate myself.”Weems wants to let his Black teammates do the talking, as he understands that he won’t ever know the racism that they face. Being part white and Mexican, Weems alluded to this privilege of not fearing police officers constantly and being treated differently than others since he admitted he looks more white. While he said he has a high respect for law enforcement, being that he has family and friends who work in those fields, the discrimination that Black Americans face is a problem.

Source: Daily Sun August 30, 2020 14:15 UTC