A number of professional athletes took to social media Wednesday to comment about the deadly shooting of African-American Alton Sterling by police in Louisiana on Tuesday night.
Houston Texans receiver and former Arizona State Sun Devils star Jaelen Strong was among the most vocal.
On Wednesday morning, the Philadelphia native slammed police officers, asserting that African-Americans have been unfairly targeted in police shootings across the country.
So quick to call a black man a thug. These cops killing innocent people the real "thugs".
— Strizzy (@JaelenStrong) July 6, 2016
Sad thing is these cops feel like it's okay to tear up these black families smh
— Strizzy (@JaelenStrong) July 6, 2016
No justice in America. What is Independence Day? Definitely means nothing to black people
— Strizzy (@JaelenStrong) July 6, 2016
Strong, a member of the 2014 First-team All-Pac-12 squad and a third-round NFL Draft pick in 2015, also went after Twitter users who want him to stick to football on social media.
How come you don't just stay in your lane? https://t.co/TaWq44FhET
— Strizzy (@JaelenStrong) July 6, 2016
Aka "shut up and play football".. With all do respect sir, I could care less what "yall" need from me. ??? https://t.co/RPbGwBIAUT
— Strizzy (@JaelenStrong) July 6, 2016
All I know is a black man was shot 6 times by 2 white cops as he was pinned to the ground. Allegedly lost body cams https://t.co/dgLBY4wuDT
— Strizzy (@JaelenStrong) July 6, 2016
And besides it ain't even about me, but the youth in my community are given no chance because ppl like you https://t.co/0UlqoOCJ1w
— Strizzy (@JaelenStrong) July 6, 2016
