The Hockey Diversity Alliance was formed back in June in response to the unjust killing of George Floyd. Months have now passed, as well as many forms of protest and different ways of furthering the conversation, but after yet another horrifying shooting was caught on video and spread across the internet the battle against social injustice is getting louder and louder once again.
Following the shooting of Jacob Blake, we’ve seen pro sports respond in a variety of ways. The NBA, the MLB, and the WNBA have all seen cancellations in their leagues, as well as moments and images of solidarity. In the NHL, however, the playoff games are going on as scheduled, with a moment of reflection happening ahead of the game instead.
The NHL announced a statement before tonight's game. pic.twitter.com/Sv549d12Eh
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) August 27, 2020
On Wednesday evening, members of the Hockey Diversity Alliance spoke out on the protests in others leagues, and the lack there of in the NHL.
Listening and learning about as good as my 1 year old.
— JT Brown (@JTBrown23) August 27, 2020
Amazing statement of solidarity for the black community by @nba @wnba and @mlb players!!!.... @nhl where you at?... tick tock....
— Akim Aliu (@Dreamer_Aliu78) August 26, 2020
NBA Players leading! ✊🏾WE STAND WITH YOU AND DEMAND CHANGE! @TheOfficialHDA
— Matt Dumba (@matt_dumba) August 26, 2020
Major statement by the NBA players 👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽 I’m with it!
— Evander Kane (@evanderkane_9) August 26, 2020
We’re sure we’ll be hearing much more of this in the coming hours and days.
