Richard Sherman Calls Out Folks Watching Racism & Only Judging The Reaction of The Oppressed (TWEETS)

May 31, 2020, 3:40pm EST (Updated: December 27, 2022, 6:48pm)By Darrelle Lincoln

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There have been an assortment of athletes that have taken to social media to voice their thoughts on nationwide protests, and San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman is no different.

The veteran CB had an interesting take amid his tweets when he called people part of the problem who just sit around watching the racism, but only speaking up when the oppressed act out towards it.

When will the response be justice? Racism has been around forever and too many excuses have been made for it. If you are sitting by watching it and judging the reaction you are part of the problem with what is going on because you allow yourself to overlook the cause.
— Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) May 31, 2020

Sherman continued:

Unarmed and Black is not a crime and should not be treated as such. I will not argue or engage in discussion with individuals who cannot understand that basic premise. Basic fairness and justice is all that has been asked for and it has not be given
— Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) May 31, 2020

It’s curious the way I’m treated in public when I have a mask on and when I don’t. When I wear a mask I feel the tension that I have felt since i was a child. I can feel the looks I get of ppl who assume I’m a threat. But when the mask comes off and suddenly I’m not a threat
— Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) May 31, 2020

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My profession nor my education change the fact that I’m a black man in America and to that end I will continue to fight for equality for the ppl that are treated unjust in the country. And if that offends you or makes you uncomfortable then maybe we are starting to make progress
— Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) May 31, 2020

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Floyd’s death has prompted a wave of protests in multiple cities around the country, which has also led to violence and looting in the wake of so much anger from millions of people.

The 49ers corner is coming off his most productive season since heading to the 49ers as he notched 11 passes defended and three interceptions in the regular season that ultimately helped the 49ers advance to the Super Bowl.