NHL Commissioner, hockey community condemn racism in video (jersey, sport, New Jersey Devils)

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NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby and Hockey Hall of Fame member Willie O'Ree joined several other prominent players and executives from the hockey world appearing in a video titled "In Union There is Strength," to support racial equality.

The video, created by former NHL forward Anson Carter, includes New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist, New Jersey Devils defenseman P.K. Subban and Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl among those speaking out on racial injustice after George Floyd, a black man, died in custody of the Minneapolis Police Department on May 25.

https://www.nhl.com/news/hockey-comm...eo/c-317106734

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Current, former NHL players form Hockey Diversity Alliance

Seven current or former black NHL players formed the Hockey Diversity Alliance on Monday, creating another avenue to fight racism and intolerance in the sport.

Akim Aliu, whose story of racism in hockey in late 2019 brought the topic back to the forefront, and San Jose forward Evander Kane will head up the group. The executive committee is made up of Minnesota defenseman Matt Dumba, Detroit defenseman Trevor Daley, Buffalo forward Wayne Simmonds, Philadelphia forward Chris Stewart and recently retired forward Joel Ward.

“Our mission is to eradicate racism and intolerance in hockey,” the group said in a letter. “We will strive to be a force for positive change not only within our game of hockey but also within society.”

https://www.foxnews.com/sports/curre...rsity-alliance