Jacob Blake, who is Black, was left paralyzed after being shot in the back on Aug. 23 by Kenosha police officer Rusten Sheskey, who is white. The Bucks — who share Fiserv Forum with Marquette about 40 miles north of Kenosha — sat out an August first-round playoff game to protest the shooting. “The Bucks organization remains firmly against excessive use of force by law enforcement,” the Bucks said. ”But leaders have to be leaders and everybody has to take ownership for their own community.”Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading...James said players will maintain their efforts on behalf of social justice. “We’ve got to continue to stay strong continue to believe in each other and continue to push for the greater change and the greater good,” James said.

Source: thestar January 06, 2021 14:53 UTC