Chicago athletes are using their social media platforms to react to the nationwide unrest following the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
Cubs second baseman Jason Kipnis quoted Martin Luther King Jr., expressing sadness over the fallout, which has included riots in cities across the nation.
I don’t care what you’re motive is out there.. breaking windows, stealing everthing inside, destroying businesses that have nothing to do with your cause is wrong! #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd doesn’t come in the shape of new Nike’s! #BeSafeEveryone #StopLooting
— Jason Kipnis (@TheJK_Kid) May 31, 2020
Saturday night, White Sox starter Lucas Giolito said it's "time to do better" and "time for true equality & justice for all Americans.