Civil rights activist and NBA legend Bill Russell has delivered a scathing swipe at US President realDonaldTrump over his divisive remarks.
to groups fighting for racial equality and social justice amid a wave of protests across the United States.Charlotte Observer“It sucks your soul. You can’t accept it anymore. This is a tipping point. We need to make a stand. We’ve got to be better as a society regarding race.
“It’s first about making an effort. It’s not just [donating] money. It’s the act of calling on all of us to take a look at ourselves. That’s an important start. “Face up to your demons. Extend a hand. Understand the inequalities. Sure, it’s about bargaining for better policing, but it’s more. We have encountered racism to be somewhat acceptable in certain circles.
“Just because someone grew up in a slum doesn’t mean you should look at them as not being equal – so they, themselves, start seeing themselves as not equal. You should not feel you’re better than others because you grew up with more advantages.”
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