Henrys protest
Henry, one of 2 Black head coaches in MLS, has been outspoken in the wake of Floyds death on May 25. The 42-year-old head coach best known for his standout career as a player with Arsenal, Barcelona and the French National team, called for change while sporting a Public Enemy hoodie in a June 2 social media post.
The time has actually ended up being a symbol to honor Floyds death in the sports world and beyond. The PGA Tour held an 8:46 moment of silence during its return in June. The 8:46 tee time was also scheduled in honor of Floyd.
On Wednesday, MLS held an 8:46 minute of silence as gamers from throughout various groups raised black-gloved fists in support of the Black Lives Matter motion.
The Montreal Impact made their launching at the MLS is Back tournament on Thursday.
Head coach Thierry Henry opened with a poignant social declaration as play started versus the New England Revolution.
8:46 in sports
Sporting a Black Lives Matter t-shirt, Henry took a knee at kickoff. He held his stance till the 8:46 mark of the first half. The time represents the 8:46 Minneapolis policemans Derek Chauvin pressed his knee on George Floyds neck in the moments leading up to his death.
Henry composed. “Why do the exact same racists applaud any ethnic minority who plays for the group they support but abuse the exact same minorities on the street?
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The time represents the 8:46 Minneapolis authorities officer Derek Chauvin pushed his knee on George Floyds neck in the moments leading up to his death.
The PGA Tour held an 8:46 moment of silence during its return in June. The 8:46 tee time was also scheduled in honor of Floyd.
