After it happened in The United States Chapter, Doc Rivers, coach al Philadelphia 76ers, reflected what would have happened if those who entered the property had been African-American citizens.
“It simply came to our notice then. Sad. I have heard that this is an attack on democracy, but it is not. Democracy will prevail. He always does, “Rivers told a conference call.
“I’ll say it because I don’t think a lot of people want to do it. Can you imagine today, if everyone had stormed the Chapter and what would have happened? That, for me, is an image worth a thousand words for all of us to see. ”
Rivers is in command of the 76ers (6-1), who face the Washington Wizards tonight. The experienced coach has a championship ring, won in 2008 with the Boston Celtics and has always been known for his public comments about racial injustice in America.
Hundreds of fans of US President Donald Trump entered the Washington DC Capitol on Wednesday as Congress rallied to certify Joe Biden’s election. Inside the building, an armed confrontation ensued at the door of the House, and the crowd later reached the Senate floor, at least one intruder photographed on the stand where Vice President Mike Pence tried to certify the election results earlier that day.
A woman died after being shot by a bullet.
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