Social Media: Sports Leaders React to Grand Jury’s Decision in Michael Brown Case


After weeks of protest across the country that called for justice for the Michael Brown, the decision not to charge Officer Darren Wilson came late last night. It wasn’t long before the world took to social media to voice their opinions on the announcement. Top athletes and sports leaders didn’t take long to react either. As the night went on and mounting frustrations grew, they too took to Instagram and Twitter to offer their opinions on the decision, support to the parents of Brown and encouragement to young boys of color around the world.


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