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Gus Malzahn, Auburn Football Team, Bruce Pearl Participate in Local Protest

Some of the most notable members of the Auburn athletics department, including head football coach Gus Malzahn, head men's basketball coach Bruce Pearl and athletic director Allen Greene, joined in a Black Lives Matter protest on Sunday.

Giana Han of AL.com shared images and video of the proceedings, including when Pearl took a knee outside the Auburn Police Department:

Auburn Gold Mine passed along video of Malzahn leading the Tigers football team to the rally:

On May 29, Pearl tweeted, "Let's call it out when it's wrong and unacceptable and hold folks accountable.