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Russell Wilson, Megan Rapinoe And Sue Bird Open ESPY Awards Paying Tribute To Black Athletes Who Paved The Way

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On Sunday night, Russell Wilson Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird opened the 2020 ESPY Awards with an important message about racism in the sports industry.

Each from their own homes, the three athletes spoke about the Black Lives Matter protests happening in the United States naming Black athletes that have paved the way like Serena Williams, Muhammad Ali, Jackie Robinson and Bill Russell.

They also paid tribute to George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery. RELATED: Russell Wilson On How His Late Father’s Words On Systemic Racism Will Be Showcased At 2020 ESPYS  “Our country’s work is not anywhere close to done.

We need justice. We need true leadership. We need a change, and we need it now,” said Wilson. “I look at my children and I pray for

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