Published 17:45 IST, June 10th 2020
LeBron James questions voting process, raises point of system being 'structurally racist'
Lakers star LeBron James recently used Twitter as a platform to spread awareness and question the structural racism in the USA when it comes to voting.
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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James recently chose to weigh in on voting process and structural racism in United States. LeBron James racism awareness mess sent ar wave of frustration on social media amid George Floyd protests. LeBron James voting process tweet earned NBA star over 143,000 likes as three-time NBA champion raised questions on wher election process is racist in favour of 'white people'.
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LeBron James racism awareness: LeBron James voting issue
LeBron James voting issue tweet was posted early on Tuesday, in response to political reporter Laura Barron-Lopez. Lopez reported that it h taken an African-American woman around three hours to issue her vote in Atlanta, Georgia, due to long line of voters from African-American community in neighbourhood. re were stium chairs lined up outside voting booth as whole process was time-consuming, she said.
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Lopez n claimed that woman drove over to white suburbs and found polling boots relatively empty as people strolled in to cast ir votes. Ar American journalist, Dan Rar raised issue of faulty voting systems in Georgia and labelled situation a 'debacle'. LeBron James n asked question of wher voting structure in US is racist.
LeBron James racism awareness: NBA star questions structural voting
LeBron James racism awareness tweet took a dig at voting practices in US. 35-year-old responded to Lopez's tweet and questioned wher entire voting structure in country remains unjust, despite people urging citizens to vote for a change. LeBron James racism awareness tweet raised concerns of African-American community that has faced issues over casting ir vote for change and Lakers star's tweet received over 143,000 likes and over 44,000 retweets.
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LeBron James Black Lives Matter campaign: LeBron James George Floyd protest
LeBron James has been vocal about Black Lives Matter campaign ever since tragic death of George Floyd on May 25. NBA star reignited Colin Kaepernick kneeling incident during national anm, which came to fore during NFL preseason in 2016. LeBron James Black Lives Matter support was also displayed when NBA superstar questioned NFL and New Orleans Saints icon Drew Brees for his comments on disrespecting national flag last week. LeBron James hammered Brees for his comments and for misunderstanding kneeling protest during national anm.
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17:45 IST, June 10th 2020