Athletes Join Black Lives Matter Protests: Mike Tyson, Steph Curry, Hockey, NASCAR, WNBA

A growing number of athletes are making a show of their support for the Black Lives Matter cause, including Mike Tyson, Steph Curry, members of the NHL, WNBA, and NASCAR, and others.

Former pro boxer Mike Tyson, for instance, took a knee in an Instagram post as riots and protests continue to sweep America in the wake of the death of Minneapolis man, George Floyd.

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A post shared by Mike Tyson (@miketyson) on Jun 8, 2020 at 10:11am PDT

Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry was seen attending a protest in Oakland, California, alongside his wife, Ayesha, and their seven-year-old daughter, Riley.

Warriors player Klay Thompson was also seen at a protest last week.

Curry posted a short video of the protesters to his Instagram account:

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Today was a movement in Oakland! Thank you @juanonjuan10 for the leadership. Everybody play your role and be consistent with it. This is a real moment of change. Keep each other accountable. “It is our duty to fight for our freedom. It is our duty to win. We must love and support each other. We have nothing to lose but our chains!” #justiceforgeorgefloyd #breonnataylor #blm

A post shared by Wardell Curry (@stephencurry30) on Jun 3, 2020 at 9:26pm PDT

At least one NASCAR drive also made a public display of his support for Black Lives Matter. Bubba Wallace, the driver of the #43 McDonald’s Chevrolet, wore an “I Can’t Breath – Black Lives Matter” T-shirt at the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 on Sunday.

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— Bubba Wallace (@BubbaWallace) June 7, 2020

Wallace also posted a video of a group of drivers supporting Black Lives Matter:

We will listen and learn!#BlackLivesMattters pic.twitter.com/AYoYdY8IlX

— Bubba Wallace (@BubbaWallace) June 7, 2020

Meanwhile, the NHL’s Evander Kane of the San Jose Sharks announced that he is launching a hockey diversity initiative with retired minor league player Akim Aliu, the latter of whom has charged the league with racism.

The new organization will include Detroit Red Wings defenseman Trevor Daley, Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba, Buffalo Sabres forward Wayne Simmonds, Philadelphia Flyers forward Chris Stewart, and retired forward Joel Ward.

“We will strive to be a force for positive change not only within our game of hockey but also within society,” the group said in a statement. “Although we will be independent of the NHL, we are hopeful that we will work productively with the league to accomplish these important changes.”

We are proud to announce the formation of the Hockey Diversity Alliance 🏒 ✊🏾 pic.twitter.com/Z5g6BP2b4f

— Evander Kane (@evanderkane_9) June 8, 2020

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