Kyrie Irving took to the streets in southern California and Instagram Tuesday to protest the killing of George Floyd and racism in general, offering words of encouragement to people of color as well as hope that the current crisis can lead to change not just in laws or attitude, but culture.
Although Irving did not identify where he was protesting, it appears to be Southern California, where he has spent part of the COVID-19 crisis.
Later Tuesday, as part of #BlackOutTuesday, Irving posted a lengthy statement on Instagram...
Irving, who has both African-American and Native American heritage, spoke of his anger and how it relates to what he sees as his role.