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Social Media, Former Players React To Alabama's Racial Injustice Rally

Alabama athletes from multiple sports marched from the Mal M. Moore Athletic Facility to Foster Auditorium on Monday afternoon standing against police brutality and racial injustices facing our country
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Social Media, Former Players React To Alabama's Racial Injustice Rally
Social Media, Former Players React To Alabama's Racial Injustice Rally

On Monday afternoon, in the aftermath of the Jacob Blake shooting in Kenosha, Wis., University of Alabama athletes and coaches took a stand against racial injustices in our country and police brutality by marching from the Mal M. Moore Athletic to the front steps of Foster Auditorium. 

Leading the way was coach Nick Saban, who has been very supportive and vocal of his players' right to protest. 

"The players have made these choices and decisions about what they want to do, how they want to be heard," Saban said over the weekend. "And we want to support them because we do support what they want to do. I think they did a really good job in what they did before (Black Lives matter video).

"We’re very much in support of that."

Crimson Tide senior running back Najee Harris was one of the players to give a speech during the rally, and he shared an inspirational message. 

“This is not a problem that will simply come and go in a news cycle," Harris said. "This is not a problem that will eventually dissipate without action. Being here is a huge step.

"We certainly can't let this momentum die. This has to be an ongoing movement if some change happens. We must do more as a team and as individuals to keep this movement going."

Here are the Alabama rowing and volleyball teams in attendance:

Former Alabama wide receiver Kenny Bell:

Former Crimson Tide standout Landon Collins:

Current Alabama defensive lineman Braylen Ingraham:

Alabama women's basketball making their presence known at the rally and coach Kristy Curry chiming in her support: 

Powerful words from Kristen Saban Setas, Nick's daughter:

One of Alabama’s 2021 commits, cornerback Devonta Smith: 

Former Alabama softball star Haylie McCleney: 

Coach Wes Hart and his soccer team were in attendance as well: 

Running back Najee Harris tweeted out his support, which was then retweeted by offensive lineman Landon Dickerson:

This story will be updated with more tweets as the evening continues.

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TYLER MARTIN

Tyler Martin is a staff writer with Bama Central and has been covering the Crimson Tide since August of 2019. He emphasizes in recruiting, football, and basketball, while covering all other Alabama athletics. 

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