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'If All Lives Matter, then I wouldn’t be fighting for mine': Ferron Flavors Jr. shares his personal experiences

He’s dealt with police brutality, he’s dealt with prejudiced police, he’s even been held at gunpoint for no reason.

But that sort of injustice is all too common for Ferron Flavors Jr.

Growing up in Federal Way, Washington, Flavors, the graduate transfer from California Baptist, has dealt with much racism and discrimination his entire life.

“Since I’ve been back these last couple of months from school, I go on runs and stuff and just to see the way people look at me,” Flavors said. “Or if I run by them, they grab their purse tighter or they pull their kids closer, just different things.