Tyler Boyd, a wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals, is trending on Twitter today after he posted a tweet about the #BlackAugust holiday. In his tweet, Boyd said that he is "learning so much about Black history and resistance during Black August" and that it is a "powerful reminder of the importance of fighting for justice."
Boyd's tweet has been met with a lot of support from fans and fellow players. Many people have praised Boyd for using his platform to raise awareness of Black August and the Black liberation movement.
Black August is an annual commemoration and prison-based holiday to remember Black political prisoners, Black freedom struggles in the United States and beyond, and to highlight Black resistance against racial, colonial and imperialist oppression. It takes place during the entire calendar month of August.
Boyd is not the only NFL player who has spoken out about Black August. In recent years, more and more NFL players have used their platform to raise awareness of racial injustice and to call for action. This is a positive development, and it is important that athletes use their platform to speak out about important issues.
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