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Earlier in the week, the Detroit Lions officially recognized today, June 19—”Juneteenth”—as a permanent organizational holiday. The holiday commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.
So the Lions Twitter account spent the day giving a platform to some former Lions players to share their thoughts on the holiday and race in America.
Listen.
"'Juneteenth' represents the strength and the power of the African American community." - @nateburleson pic.twitter.com/tL6cO6JXgW
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) June 19, 2020
"Let's hate less and love more." - @stephentulloch pic.twitter.com/4ldGD4adOQ
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) June 19, 2020
"I am very hopeful we're on the road, now, to June 19 becoming a national holiday in this country." - Robert Porcher pic.twitter.com/lsvzXFNQGy
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) June 19, 2020
"It's amazing to see people fighting for change!" - @drebly_32 pic.twitter.com/Ny0imgM0eO
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) June 19, 2020
"Black Lives Matter. WE do matter." - @JoiqueBell pic.twitter.com/NHm369feB5
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) June 19, 2020
"Just be nice to each other!" - @flu_dot_com pic.twitter.com/eGw7zkbbbl
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) June 19, 2020
Note: The Lions have been adding videos all throughout the day. I will do my best to continually add to this article as they release more videos.