https://padlet.com/lauhanna/9ey0u6mfdzljw55r Made with the strength to succeed en-us 2020-08-28 19:08:50 UTC 2025-10-02 13:39:14 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/686714096/c4f32e8c6eb3d26e531055953f3c7e49/unnamed.jpg lauhanna https://padlet.com/lauhanna/9ey0u6mfdzljw55r/wish/705945237 Jordan Turner,(seen in the image below) a freshman football player at NSU, joined several other North Eastern Oklahoma University athletes,to boycott their sports practices to protest police against brutality and racism. The constant deaths, due to  incidents of police brutality and racially motivated crimes against Black Lives, provoked theses students to speak out using their voice and athletic platform.This occurred on August 27, from campus to downtown Tahlequah.]]> 2020-08-28 19:16:35 UTC https://padlet.com/lauhanna/9ey0u6mfdzljw55r/wish/705945237 lauhanna https://padlet.com/lauhanna/9ey0u6mfdzljw55r/wish/709264488 Many NSU athletes and community members are outraged with of the death of Jacob Blake and many other innocent black lives dying in the hands of racism and police brutality. A former NSU athlete, says "We are at risk just by being African American,” said Brooks. “To some, they only care if we are dribbling a ball or scoring a touchdown. We are more than just a jersey.” Alumni Brooks believes just as many others believe that the protest meant a great deal to them personally. Because, many participants just want to be heard.]]> 2020-08-31 16:11:42 UTC https://padlet.com/lauhanna/9ey0u6mfdzljw55r/wish/709264488 lauhanna https://padlet.com/lauhanna/9ey0u6mfdzljw55r/wish/709345904 The NSU athletes and many other around the world are tired of the racism and police brutality. This Important issue has become so prevalent , due to the constant incidents of police brutality and violence directed towards Black Lives.“I think people who have that view must first understand the purpose and reason behind the protest,” said Eli Harvey, NSU senior and former football player. “We’re not out there to say Black lives matter more than other races. We’re just trying to say Black lives should be treated equally. To say the protest is 'retarded' hurts, because we see so many unarmed African American people killed at the hand of police officers, and as athletes, I feel like we can use our platform to bridge that gap and bring awareness to the social injustice that happens every day.”]]> 2020-08-31 16:34:21 UTC https://padlet.com/lauhanna/9ey0u6mfdzljw55r/wish/709345904 lauhanna https://padlet.com/lauhanna/9ey0u6mfdzljw55r/wish/709818867 The peaceful protest brought by the students and community members have raised extreme awareness for BLM and shed light on what we face every day and to delete the unjust, nasty and disappointing police brutality we face as Black people.”(Cory Jones, NSU junior and football player).  Their efforts combined, brought everyone together by showing love/empathy within all of the teams together, and the community. ]]> 2020-08-31 18:50:50 UTC https://padlet.com/lauhanna/9ey0u6mfdzljw55r/wish/709818867 lauhanna https://padlet.com/lauhanna/9ey0u6mfdzljw55r/wish/709861274 Both students and community members were joined by additional advocacy for their bravery to stand up for systemic racism and the inequalities that are present today, with cars chanting with support. While marching, "many drivers of passing cars lifted their fists and honked their horns in support protesters in cars could be heard chanting sayings such as “Black Lives Matter!” and “Hands up, don’t shoot!”]]> 2020-08-31 19:04:56 UTC https://padlet.com/lauhanna/9ey0u6mfdzljw55r/wish/709861274 lauhanna https://padlet.com/lauhanna/9ey0u6mfdzljw55r/wish/710727802 Several Athletes and community members who were involved in the march/protest, are already one step closer to creating everlasting change, by speaking out about all of the inequalities that are present today and raising awareness. This not only takes courage, but is a prime example of proactively altering our world to a better and inclusive place. Eli Harvey an NSU senior and former football player, says" I feel like we can use our platform to bridge that gap and bring awareness to the social injustice that happens every day.”]]> 2020-09-01 03:40:48 UTC https://padlet.com/lauhanna/9ey0u6mfdzljw55r/wish/710727802 lauhanna https://padlet.com/lauhanna/9ey0u6mfdzljw55r/wish/710756940 2020-09-01 04:04:08 UTC https://padlet.com/lauhanna/9ey0u6mfdzljw55r/wish/710756940