“We will continue to conquer racism together. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. May love always be stronger than hate.” Nazem Kadri says it was 'heartbreaking' to hear about the anti-Islamic attack in his hometown.
says he is heartbroken after an anti-Islamic attack in his hometown of London, Ont., and pledged to continue the fight against racism.
“Heartbreaking watching my community of London being terrorized by such a senseless, cowardly act,” Kadri wrote on social media. “We will continue to conquer racism together. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. May love always be stronger than hate.” Heartbreaking watching my community of London being terrorized by such a senseless, cowardly act. We will continue to conquer racism together. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their familiesMay love always be stronger than hateFour members of a Muslim family were killed on Sunday night in London after a truck hit them while they were out for a walk.
Kadri, who is Muslim and the son of Lebanese parents, is a founding member of the Hockey Diversity Alliance and has spoken up about issues of racism in the past. During the bubble playoffs last summer, Kadri was one of a number of players who voiced support of the Black Lives Matter movement, leading the NHL to pause play for two days to reflect on the work that still needs to be done to eliminate systemic racism.
“I think with what’s going on in the world today with the injustice and the racism issue, I think that it’s an important thing to come together and unify as players,” KadriThe OHL’s London Knights released a statement Tuesday morning, condemning the attack and showing solidarity with the Muslim community.We stand with
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