In the wake of worldwide protests against police brutality and systematic racism, NBC Sports is hosting raw discussions with athletes, politicians, musicians and influencers on the fight for racial equality in America
Sydel Curry-Lee and WNBA's Layshia Clarendon join Monte Poole and Logan Murdock on an NBC Sports Bay Area roundtable discussion, “Race in America: A Candid Conversation,” in reaction to global outrage over the death of George Floyd in police custody.
(01:05) - Layshia and Sydel discuss the heavy feeling that came from the death of George Floyd
(03:36) - Sydel talks about how this could be the tipping point that leads to true change
(05:20) - Layshia speaks on how people are forced to confront what’s happening due to the pandemic
(08:02) - Layshia talks about how people are finally listening to the problem
(10:11) - Sydel speaks on the importance of prioritizing mental health in the black community
(12:48) - Layshia speaks on how attending Cal impacted her mindset and way of thinking along with experiencing protests
(15:33) - Sydel opens up on attending a predominantly white college and growing up in a predominantly white neighborhood
(18:51) - Layshia and Sydel talk about how to get non-people of color to understand the bigger picture
(21:16) - Layshia weighs in on walking the line as an athlete and speaking out against social issues
(23:27) - Layshia opens up on her intersectionality for being a gay black woman
(26:02) - Logan and Layshia discuss how accountability is important when corporations claim to support these marginalized communities
(31:25) - Sydel talks about how important it is for non-people of color to speak on these issues
(33:30) - Sydel and Layshia express their initial reactions to seeing the George Floyd footage
(35:58) - Layshia and Sydel address the role of voting when it comes to these issues
(38:28) - Logan asks Layshia and Sydel what makes their ideal ally
(40:59) - Monte brings up Steve Kerr’s point that there has been no reconciliation for the injustice in America’s history
(43:20) - Sydel speaks on what roles people can play to enact change
(44:48) - Layshia discusses her struggle with seeing the images of slain black people
(47:49) - Sydel speaks on Damion’s experience with prejudice and how young children are affected by the stigma against black people
(49:43) - Sydel and Layshia discuss if the system can be modified or is in need of rebuilding
