’Change is necessary’: Texans post powerful video supporting Black Lives Matter
Screenshot of Texans video supporting Black Lives Matter via Twitter (Houston Texans)
HOUSTON – Players of the Houston Texans were featured in a powerful video supporting Black Lives Matter.
The minute-and-a-half-long video, players start off by saying, “No one should feel scared for their life simply because of the color of their skin.”
The players addressed recent incidents, such as the cases of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Jacob Blake, involving Black people who have been killed or injured at the hands of police officers.
The Texans said they are committed to change by taking action and posted six actions the team will take to address police brutality against African Americans.
Read the following actions below:
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