An Undefeated Conversation: Athletes, Responsibility, and Violence
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On Thursday, August 25, ESPN’s The Undefeated hosted a town hall meeting in Chicago, Illinois at the South Side YMCA. Hosted by Jemele Hill, guests participated in thorough conversations about their lives and how the senseless acts of violence are moving them to create change. View photos below and the entire town hall video here An Undefeated Conversation.
This year in the U.S. we have seen our share of violence that is beyond human comprehension. Our condolences go out to Dwayne Wade (Chicago Bulls) and his family as they deal with the loss of his cousin, Nykea Aldridge, who was fatally shot by a stray bullet in Chicago, Illinois. Nykea was walking and pushing her baby in a stroller, while on her way to register her children for school. She died on August 26.
Los Angeles, CA – July 13, 2016 – Microsoft Theatre: Carmelo Anthony (l), Chris Paul, Dwyane Wade and LeBron James during The ESPYS Presented by Capital One (Photo by Joe Faraoni/ESPN Images)
On July 13 at the 2016 ESPY Awards, Dwayne Wade stood in solidarity with his fellow basketball brothers to take a stand against violence in our country. Lebron James’ moving speech encouraged all athletes to use their names and visual power to help bring about change in their communities.
It is unfortunate that after making the decision to leave the Miami Heat and transfer over to the Chicago Bulls, Dwayne Wade is once again feeling the turmoil of violence so close to home. As a South Side Chicago native, I know his cousin’s death will not be in vain as he will do everything he can to make his voice heard and help reach the new generation in a peaceful manner.
Chicago, IL – August 25, 2016 – South Side YMCA: Jemele Hill and Jabari Parker during the town hall discussion panel An Undefeated Conversation: Athletes, Responsibility and Violence â in Chicago. Discussing: Racial Profiling, Athletes and Police, Sports and Activism, Guns and Violence and A Call to Action
(Photo by George Burns / ESPN Images)
Chicago, IL – August 25, 2016 – South Side YMCA: Jemele Hill during the town hall discussion panel An Undefeated Conversation: Athletes, Responsibility and Violence â in Chicago. Discussing: Racial Profiling, Athletes and Police, Sports and Activism, Guns and Violence and A Call to Action
(Photo by George Burns / ESPN Images)
Chicago, IL – August 25, 2016 – South Side YMCA: An Undefeated Conversation: Athletes, Responsibility and Violence â in Chicago. Discussing: Racial Profiling, Athletes and Police, Sports and Activism, Guns and Violence and A Call to Action
(Photo by George Burns / ESPN Images)
Chicago, IL – August 25, 2016 – South Side YMCA: Jemele Hill and Michael Wilbon during the town hall discussion panel An Undefeated Conversation: Athletes, Responsibility and Violence â in Chicago. Discussing: Racial Profiling, Athletes and Police, Sports and Activism, Guns and Violence and A Call to Action
(Photo by George Burns / ESPN Images)
Chicago, IL – August 25, 2016 – South Side YMCA: Jemele Hill, Michael Wilbon and Kenny Williams during the town hall discussion panel An Undefeated Conversation: Athletes, Responsibility and Violence â in Chicago. Discussing: Racial Profiling, Athletes and Police, Sports and Activism, Guns and Violence and A Call to Action
(Photo by George Burns / ESPN Images)
Chicago, IL – August 25, 2016 – South Side YMCA: Jemele Hill with Dwyane Wade during the town hall discussion panel An Undefeated Conversation: Athletes, Responsibility and Violence â in Chicago. Discussing: Racial Profiling, Athletes and Police, Sports and Activism, Guns and Violence and A Call to Action
(Photo by George Burns / ESPN Images)
Chicago, IL – August 25, 2016 – South Side YMCA: Isiah Thomas (l), Kristi Castlin, Jemele Hill, Michael Wilbon and Kenny Williams during the town hall discussion panel An Undefeated Conversation: Athletes, Responsibility and Violence â in Chicago. Discussing: Racial Profiling, Athletes and Police, Sports and Activism, Guns and Violence and A Call to Action
(Photo by George Burns / ESPN Images)
Chicago, IL – August 25, 2016 – South Side YMCA: Isiah Thomas, Kristi Castlin and Jemele Hill during the town hall discussion panel An Undefeated Conversation: Athletes, Responsibility and Violence â in Chicago. Discussing: Racial Profiling, Athletes and Police, Sports and Activism, Guns and Violence and A Call to Action
(Photo by George Burns / ESPN Images)
Chicago, IL – August 25, 2016 – South Side YMCA: Marcellus Wiley, Stephanie Brown and Jemele Hill during the town hall discussion panel An Undefeated Conversation: Athletes, Responsibility and Violence â in Chicago. Discussing: Racial Profiling, Athletes and Police, Sports and Activism, Guns and Violence and A Call to Action
(Photo by George Burns / ESPN Images)
Chicago, IL – August 25, 2016 – South Side YMCA: Lonnae OâNeal (l) and Elizabeth Todd-Breland during the town hall discussion panel An Undefeated Conversation: Athletes, Responsibility and Violence â in Chicago. Discussing: Racial Profiling, Athletes and Police, Sports and Activism, Guns and Violence and A Call to Action
(Photo by George Burns / ESPN Images)
Chicago, IL – August 25, 2016 – South Side YMCA: Marco Johnson (l), Andre Hamlin and Cappie Pondexter during the town hall discussion panel An Undefeated Conversation: Athletes, Responsibility and Violence â in Chicago. Discussing: Racial Profiling, Athletes and Police, Sports and Activism, Guns and Violence and A Call to Action
(Photo by George Burns / ESPN Images)
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