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It is time for everyone, from all walks of life, to get comfortable with voicing &amp; calling out the uncomfortable subject of Blatant Racism that exists heavily within our society.<\/p>&mdash; Ben Simmons (@BenSimmons25) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BenSimmons25\/status\/1266553775818407937?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 30, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote>\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n \n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"und\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/bA7jZV3OY6\">pic.twitter.com\/bA7jZV3OY6<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Ben Simmons (@BenSimmons25) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BenSimmons25\/status\/1266570988889821187?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 30, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote>\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n \n<p>Hall of Famer Allen Iverson\u2019s message was shorter but no less powerful.<\/p>\n<p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Damn, I thought this was our country too???!!! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/JusticeForGeorgeFloyd?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#JusticeForGeorgeFloyd<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IStandTallWithYou?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IStandTallWithYou<\/a> @_stak5_ <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IveHadEnough?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IveHadEnough<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0fd8ugqVDB\">pic.twitter.com\/0fd8ugqVDB<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Allen Iverson (@alleniverson) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/alleniverson\/status\/1266548221800845313?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 30, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote>\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n<p>Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, was killed after Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck while Floyd was handcuffed. The incident was caught on video by a witness. Chauvin&nbsp;was arrested Friday afternoon and charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. All four officers that were on the scene were fired.<\/p>\n<p>Former NBA player Stephen Jackson, who knew Floyd personally while growing up in Texas, spoke as part of the protests in Minneapolis.<\/p>\n<p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\u201cTo my white brothers, I love you. Every race here, I love you. But it comes to a point now, where if you love me and you not standing on the side of me, then your love don\u2019t mean shit.\u201d -Stephen Jackson <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/a0ZZe3fXMN\">pic.twitter.com\/a0ZZe3fXMN<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Logan Murdock (@loganmmurdock) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/loganmmurdock\/status\/1266435057364787200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 29, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote>\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n<p>Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns, a little over a month after losing his mother Jacqueline to COVID-19, also stood in solidarity with Jackson.<\/p>\n<p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">A ridiculously powerful image of Karl-Anthony Towns, who is still out there showing support for George Floyd despite recently losing his mother to COVID-19. He has proven to be a leader in his community and should be applauded for his tenacity and resilience. Salute, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KarlTowns?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@KarlTowns<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/mvAMxglyft\">https:\/\/t.co\/mvAMxglyft<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Bryan Kalbrosky (@BryanKalbrosky) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BryanKalbrosky\/status\/1266423811890720768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 29, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote>\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n<p><strong>Subscribe and rate Sixers Talk:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/id1193293445\">Apple Podcasts<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/music\/listen?authuser&amp;u=0#\/ps\/Ilmsv7yqtikw5y7krsss4yritkm\">Google Play<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/06d2501p3gqUOlKramp84G\">Spotify<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stitcher.com\/podcast\/nbc-sports-philadelphia\/zoos-views?refid=stpr\">Stitcher<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/art19.com\/shows\/sixers-talk-a-philadelphia-76ers-podcast\">Art19<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCXenWaHGZz4Ey4BObUUIyZQ\">YouTube<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/art19.com\/shows\/sixers-talk-a-philadelphia-76ers-podcast\/episodes\/e3a250fe-245c-468a-bda4-52e11719ab5b\/embed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px; border: 0 none;\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><br><br><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/smart.link\/5bb788a3d5b83?site_id=Web_NBCS_Philly&amp;creative_id=nbcsphi1356&amp;cp_4=www.nbcsports.com&amp;cp_1=washington&amp;cp_2=myteams-nbc-sports&amp;cp_3=nbcsphi1356\">Click here<\/a> to download the MyTeams App by NBC Sports! 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The death of George Floyd in Minnesota on Monday has compelled many to speak out against social injustice and police brutality.

As protests were taking place across the country, Friday night two prominent Sixers figures took to social media to convey messages.

The team’s current point guard, Ben Simmons, put out a short statement on Twitter.

Hall of Famer Allen Iverson’s message was shorter but no less powerful.

Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, was killed after Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck while Floyd was handcuffed. The incident was caught on video by a witness. Chauvin was arrested Friday afternoon and charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. All four officers that were on the scene were fired.

Former NBA player Stephen Jackson, who knew Floyd personally while growing up in Texas, spoke as part of the protests in Minneapolis.

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns, a little over a month after losing his mother Jacqueline to COVID-19, also stood in solidarity with Jackson.

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