Louisville Athletes & Coaches React to George Floyd & Breonna Taylor's Death

Protests have erupted all across the country in response to the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man being arrested by white police officers in Minneapolis, MN.

Additionally, the same has occurred here in Louisville, KY following the death of Breonna Taylor, a black woman killed inside her home by the Louisville Metro Police Department following a "no-knock" search warrant.

Both are events that have brought the subject of race relations in America out into the open and sparked a wide range of emotions -- from fear to sadness to outrage -- among people of all walks of life.

That includes current and former Louisville Cardinals athletes & coaches, some of whom have taken to social media to express their feelings about the volatile situation.

Here's a sampling of what they had to say:

Men's basketball forward/center Malik Williams

Be safe. Stay dangerous. Love is Love 🖤
— Malik Williams (@leek_willi) May 30, 2020

But get off social media 😭 the opinions being voiced are just adding fire to the fuel 🤦🏾‍♂️ https://t.co/Jq26pYFj6s
— Malik Williams (@leek_willi) May 29, 2020

Football quarterback Evan Conley

Football safety Russ Yeast

...that’s crazy https://t.co/AsTSbzhFr7
— Russ Yeast (@russ_yeast03) May 29, 2020

Football safeties coach Shadon Brown

We must come together with city leaders to create change in communities across the US. Dialogue can create change for a better future. Remember we’re all gods children no matter the color of our skin. #BlackLivesMatter
— ShaDon Brown (@Backendcoach12) May 29, 2020

Football inside linebackers coach Derek Nicholson

#CoachesStandforJustice https://t.co/NlCLCCHt4z
— Derek Nicholson (@CoachDNic) May 29, 2020

Powerful‼️ https://t.co/9LhtN7PiVt
— Derek Nicholson (@CoachDNic) May 29, 2020

Former men's basketball guard Donovan Mitchell

I woke up and saw this! So true🗣🗣🗣 pic.twitter.com/rHsdt2TAGi
— Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) May 27, 2020

Mannnn this is so scary to see!! PLEASE stay safe!!!!!! https://t.co/ZeuAJLUaB7
— Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) May 29, 2020

Multiple current & former athletes retweeted and replied to this tweet from Mitchell

Seeing a lot of people’s true colors.... 🤦🏾‍♂️
— Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) May 29, 2020

Former men's basketball guard Trey Lewis

Former men's basketball forward Luke Hancock

Amen. Not the time to be silent. https://t.co/Lz6x8ZYx4r
— Luke Hancock (@lukeskywalka11) May 29, 2020

Former men's basketball guard Russ Smith

#RIPBreonnaTaylor
Louisville goin up for you🙏

So much energy🙏

While we’re here, let us remember these men & many more.#RIPGeorgeFloyd #RIPPhilandoCastle #RIPEricGardner #RIPAhmaudArbery #RIP everyone else fallen to the hands of the badge worn by the unjust & racism🙏
— Russ Smith 🔮 The Specter 🕯️ (@TheRussdiculous) May 29, 2020

Both men's basketball head coach Chris Mack & football head coach Scott Satterfield retweeted this tweet from Hall of Fame NFL head coach Tony Dungy

As I have watched the events in Minneapolis unfold the last few days I have wondered & prayed about how I should respond. Below are my thoughts. I hope you read the whole thing because the final thought is most important. Romans 12:21 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/9uTtk0R9gW
— Tony Dungy (@TonyDungy) May 29, 2020

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