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FloSports claims Black Lives Matter support while employing BJJ star known for racist comments

On June 3rd, 2020, FloSports released a statement on its social media accounts in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement in the wake of George Floyd’s killing at the hands of a white Minneapolis police officer.

The statement — comprised of four tweets with black backgrounds, white text, and a caption that read ‘We Stand With You’ — included a declaration that “FloSports is committed to equality and the fair treatment of every citizen of this country.”

“We will not accept prejudice in our community and will use our platform to celebrate Black athletes and coaches to amplify their stories, their lives, and their experiences.