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
Bruce Maxwell, Evander Kane and Ian Williams 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) - Ian Williams on attending protests in San Jose
(04:32) - Ian Williams on whether all protesters were there for George Floyd
(07:00) - Evander Kane on his reaction to the murder of George Floyd and protests around country
(10:15) - Bruce Maxwell on protests now
(12:45) - Maxwell on what led him to protesting in MLB
(16:48) - Maxwell on backlash he received for kneeling during anthem
(20:23) - Evander Kane on George Floyd’s death, support he’s received from NHL and need allies using platforms to speak up
(27:31) - Ian Williams on Colin Kaepernick and how he’s seen this issue evolve over the last few years
(36:40) - Kane on how Kaepernick & Reid’s protest inspired him and what it will take to make protests heard
(40:18) - Maxwell on if athletes and leaders in sports can make a difference
(43:45) - Messaging and who’s speaking matters in discussion
(48:05) - Reformation of justice system and how systemic changes can happen
(57:30) - How to avoid discouragement by lack of action and keep moving forward
