
Athletes of the NBA, WNBA and beyond speak out on the anniversary of George Floyd's death
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In the year since George Floyd's death, athletes across a range of sports have persistently shone a light on racial injustice.
Basketball stars in the NBA and WNBA have been at the forefront of the fight for equality, using their voices to try and effect change. Tuesday marked a year to the day since Floyd was killed by Derek Chauvin and players in both leagues reflected on what has transpired in that time.
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