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“Teach Respect and Love For All”: Vanessa Bryant Shares A Heartfelt Message In the Wake Of Violent Protests Across The Country

Published 05/31/2020, 4:10 AM EDT

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George Floyd is a hero. His death has sparked rage across the nation. People are demanding equality and justice for people belonging to any color. Police officers tend to get more physical when they deal with black people, and that’s a fact from what we have witnessed now and in the past. The late Kobe Bryant was African-American. In a recent Instagram post, his widow Vanessa Bryant, stated her regret and urged people to create the change they want to see. 

As a result of Floyd’s death due to police brutality, people are taking to the streets to voice their concerns. Moreover, a lot of protesters turn violent and engage in physical altercations with the police. A lot has been happening across the country. Protestors are breaking into shops, museums, and other public stores to loot everything inside. Practicing violence is certainly not the answer to demand justice. And people from the NBA and people like Vanessa are using their influence to trigger the change within the people.

Vanessa Bryant requests everyone to fight for the change

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Vanessa, who turned 38 this month, has experienced a tragic year so far. There is no great loss than the demise of your beloved husband. Kobe’s death shook the world, and it left a huge void in his family. But Vanessa is extremely strong, and she knows she has to be for the well-being of her kids.

Vanessa Bryant is one of many who is deeply affected by the passing of George Floyd. Being a person from a different ethnicity, she has prior experience of the discrimination people face at a large level. The mother of three posted a photo of her late husband on Instagram and wrote a heartfelt caption to educate everyone about equality. 

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“Life is so unpredictable. Life is too short. Let’s share and embrace the beautiful qualities and similarities we all share as people. Drive out hate. Teach respect and love for all at home and school. Spread LOVE. Fight for change. Do not use innocent lives lost as an excuse to loot. BE AN EXAMPLE OF THE CHANGE WE WANT TO SEE,” Vanessa wrote.

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Vanessa then posted another photo on Instagram, asking everyone to bring a change from an individual perspective. Only if the change comes from your heart will it reach out to everyone and bring about a change in the world.

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Arjun Athreya

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Arjun Athreya is a senior writer at Essentially Sports and has been contributing since early 2020. Having developed an avid interest in sports at an early age, he pursued a Journalism degree and graduated from Madras Christian College. Arjun manages the Golf division and its content, and primarily covers news pertaining to the NBA as well.
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