“It’s got to be us that speak truth to power, that call it out no matter the consequences. We have to not let anything go. Our country is in trouble and the basic reason is race.”
– Gregg Popovich
"As an organization, we believe we can do more to help address the systemic racism in our society, and we embrace this opportunity."#SpursVoices pic.twitter.com/kgXx7TS7M8
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) June 5, 2020
“It’s got to be us that speak truth to power, that call it out no matter the consequences. We have to not let anything go. Our country is in trouble and the basic reason is race.”#SpursVoices pic.twitter.com/uTyOIzGnTg
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) June 6, 2020
We are listening. We invite you to do the same.
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) June 3, 2020
These are stories of how racism impacts our organization. This is the first step towards our commitment to help create impactful change starting with our community, while also acknowledging that this issue is systemic. #SpursVoices pic.twitter.com/ZBYDkRv2hi
“Whenever I interact with people, there’s always this pressure on me to represent the black race to the best of my ability.”#SpursVoices pic.twitter.com/dS5Z9Qmi4T
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) June 7, 2020
“This is not okay. This is not the price that we should pay to be in this country.”
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) April 2, 2021
With the recent attacks toward the AAPI community, we are continuing to listen to stories of how racism impacts us. #SpursVoices | #StopAsianHate pic.twitter.com/hL8EbSI7yM
“I hope this is a tipping point. That we can create real purposeful actions to change racism and recognize that it’s throughout society.”#SpursVoices pic.twitter.com/TNAfmhFD4F
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) June 4, 2020
“This is a human issue. This is a humanity issue. We shouldn’t be treated differently or devalued just because of the color of your skin.”#SpursVoices pic.twitter.com/H8hBgfinA7
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) June 4, 2020
"If we just keep going forward, keep being proud of being brown, and not changing or conforming or trying to be under the radar. Be unapologetically brown."#SpursVoices | #HispanicHeritageMonth pic.twitter.com/l7J0vqCV3R
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) September 23, 2020
“Being exposed to that stuff early helped with my awareness. Developing that awareness, in some ways, can save your life.”#SpursVoices pic.twitter.com/bln3QEqHOO
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) June 7, 2020
“That’s what I feel everybody strives for as the American Dream. Doing something great in life and leaving your mark on this earth.”#HispanicHeritageMonth | #SpursVoices pic.twitter.com/uR1WpmtvFX
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) October 2, 2020
“My heart is breaking for them. That’s what is igniting that passion for me. To keep this going and keep this topic going.”#SpursVoices pic.twitter.com/7DQXPnLoDI
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) June 5, 2020
“My first reaction from seeing the George Floyd video was ’this looks so familiar’ and that was scary to me. It wasn’t shocking that I felt that way and that was the scariest part for me.”#SpursVoices pic.twitter.com/CK8RBkIooh
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) June 6, 2020
“My concern and my fear is that it won’t change. History will continue to repeat itself and that’s sad.”#SpursVoices pic.twitter.com/YbER3ufEAd
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) June 5, 2020
“I understand that I will never understand, however, I stand.”#SpursVoices pic.twitter.com/RqVDLlMmJD
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) June 6, 2020
“We’re listening. We’re pressing pause to listen to our people. Please join us in our conversation.”
— Patrick Mills AM | Philanthropist | Entrepreneur (@Patty_Mills) June 3, 2020
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We are listening. We invite you to do the same.
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) June 3, 2020
These are stories of how racism impacts our organization. This is the first step towards our commitment to help create impactful change starting with our community, while also acknowledging that this issue is systemic. #SpursVoices pic.twitter.com/mk8hx8LT4m
We are listening. We invite you to do the same.
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) June 4, 2020
These are stories of how racism impacts our organization. This is the first step towards our commitment to help create impactful change starting with our community, while also acknowledging that this issue is systemic. #SpursVoices pic.twitter.com/Ah3TIuCdBe
“Look at the world right now. Obviously, this is a very big problem. Just because people don’t experience it themselves and might not be able to relate, try to put yourself in their shoes.”#SpursVoices pic.twitter.com/4rAgy6UgXR
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) June 8, 2020
“I don’t want my child, who’s biracial, to grow up in a world that’s set up against her.”#HispanicHeritageMonth | #SpursVoices pic.twitter.com/Lx5ef9XGPM
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) October 12, 2020
“We might feel like we have a good grasp of the situation or like it’s at a certain level, but it’s not. It’s far worse than that and people are going through some very real things, serious injustices and hardships that not everybody has to deal with.”#SpursVoices pic.twitter.com/aPoaowTkaR
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) June 4, 2020
“We will not let, we cannot let people’s racism form the way that we live our lives.”#SpursVoices pic.twitter.com/kaLIqpif0M
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) June 7, 2020
"I felt like I was grasping at this imaginary rope to this accepted social circle. As soon as you start speaking Chinese, people will reject you and say you're not one of us."#SpursVoices | #StopAsianHate pic.twitter.com/b7Ct5BmKgS
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) April 8, 2021
“Sometimes we’re too complacent because most people don’t know any better. I strongly believe that when people are educated, things will start to change.”#SpursVoices pic.twitter.com/5qUmnMc1V7
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) June 8, 2020
“It breaks your heart for people that you care about. I cannot imagine having to assess my surroundings and my situation that closely everyday.”#SpursVoices pic.twitter.com/bceOWdNdGx
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) June 7, 2020
“Even as a person of color, I still have to make sure I’m offering my presence for people who have gone through injustices and discrimination and marginalization far beyond whatever I have in my own experiences.”#SpursVoices pic.twitter.com/aR3C5PoKzB
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) June 5, 2020
“I don’t want my child, who’s biracial, to grow up in a world that’s set up against her.”#HispanicHeritageMonth | #SpursVoices pic.twitter.com/Lx5ef9XGPM
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) October 12, 2020
“I feel like for us to really bring change, there has to be longevity with doing everything to bring awareness. I’ve got faith in my generation. I know we can come together for something that’s bigger than ourselves.”
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) June 29, 2020
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“Sometimes it makes you wonder what can I do as a black man in this country if I can’t just go out and run or I can’t drive to work. I can’t go out and eat without having to face any sort of prejudice."
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) June 8, 2020
Listen to more #SpursVoices: https://t.co/yvtk72NisV pic.twitter.com/RzrRyzj1JA
“Raising Latino children and having them understand what’s happening and how it impacts lives is part of our role as parents.”#SpursVoices | #HispanicHeritageMonth pic.twitter.com/xD8wzSLskf
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) September 18, 2020
“There’s so much power in conversation right now.”#SpursVoices pic.twitter.com/ttEz1V617Y
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) June 8, 2020
“I’ve conditioned myself to live like this. But when you realize you have to try to condition your son to fit in, it’s terrifying.”
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) June 15, 2020
Listen to more #SpursVoices here: https://t.co/S5OTBpImij pic.twitter.com/o17jg19wkE
Jose Gallegos shared his version of the American Dream with us last year. 🇲🇽🇺🇸 #Defend210 #HispanicHeritageMonth #SpursVoices pic.twitter.com/e00CNdCCKb
— San Antonio FC (@SanAntonioFC) September 20, 2021
“Learning about my history helped me feel more empowered. Even if I am still dealing with racism, I know that’s not going to stop me from doing what is really in my heart that I want to achieve.”
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) July 13, 2020
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“I’m hoping that the next step is going to be that we go from this to seeing actionable steps along numerous platforms. When it comes to our policies and reform, when it comes to supporting local black businesses.”
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) June 22, 2020
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