Stuart Bell, the president of the University of Alabama, has released a statement amid the countless protests taking place across the country after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota as Alabama football players express their frustrations.
The statement read: “Today my heart is heavy as I reflect on recent tragedies, deaths + incidents of racialized violence across our country. The death of George Floyd is just the latest example of the challenges that our nation faces + a somber reminder of the disproportionate impact such actions have on so many members of our community. At UA our core principles include fostering a culture of inclusivity + respect for every member of our community, whether we are together in Tuscaloosa or engaging virtually throughout the world. Bias, violence + acts of hate contradict those values.”
READ FULL STATEMENT BELOW:
Message from President Bell: UA community response to recent tragedies ↓
Dear UA Community:
Today my heart is heavy as I reflect on recent tragedies, deaths + incidents of racialized violence across our country.
1/5 pic.twitter.com/whN9MEGrOX— The Univ. of Alabama (@UofAlabama) May 31, 2020
Multiple members of Alabama’s football team had expressed frustrations over the situation via Twitter.
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Alabama second-year defensive lineman, Byron Young, went as far as putting out a call for action directed to representatives of the University of Alabama.
Me waiting on someone from The University of Alabama to make a statement. pic.twitter.com/9ZMyf6hYET
— Byron Young (@ByronYoung19) May 31, 2020
Alabama’s athletic director, Greg Byrne, would later release a statement.
READ GREG BYRNE’S STATEMENT BELOW:
— Greg Byrne 🥋 (@Greg_Byrne) May 31, 2020
