Society is more divided than ever, says Marcus
MARCUS RASHFORD feels society is ‘more divided than ever’ in a powerful anti-racism message sparked by the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Floyd died last Monday after a white police officer held him down by pressing a knee into his neck and sports stars have joined in the widespread condemnation.
Manchester United and England forward Rashford posted on Twitter: ‘I know you guys haven’t heard from me in a few days. I’ve been trying to process what is going on in the world.
‘At a time I’ve been asking people to come together, work together and be united, we appear to me more divided than ever. People are hurting and people need answers.
Black lives matter. Black culture matters. Black communities matter. We matter.’
Rashford has followed his England team-mate Jadon Sancho in
I’ve been trying to process what is going on in the world
addressing the issue after the Borussia Dortmund winger said, ‘we shouldn’t fear speaking out for what’s right’.
‘Justice for George Floyd’ was written on the T-shirt revealed by the Borussia
Dortmund winger after scoring the first of what proved to be his maiden senior hat-trick in a 6-1 win over Paderborn.
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc also gave his opinion after Formula One hero Lewis Hamilton appeared to criticise those in his industry who had chosen not to speak out. Britain’s five-time world champion and Mercedes star Hamilton (left) wrote on Instagram: ‘I’m one of the only people of colour (in F1) and yet I stand alone’. Leclerc responded by tweeting: ‘To be completely honest, I felt out of place and uncomfortable sharing my thoughts on social media about the whole situation and this is why I haven’t express myself earlier than today. And I was completely wrong.
‘Please be actively participating, engaging and encouraging others to spread awareness. It is our responsibilities to speak out against injustice. Don’t be silent. I stand #BlackLivesMatters.’
Former England captain David Beckham posted on Instagram: ‘My heart goes out to George’s family and I stand in solidarity with the black community and millions of others across the world who are outraged by these events.
‘It’s heartbreaking to see that in 2020 this is still happening.’