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2020 ESPYS: Russell Wilson, Megan Rapinoe & Sue Bird Address Black Lives Matter in Powerful Opening

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Russell Wilson, Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird may not be in the same place — due to social distancing -- but they kicked off this year's ESPYS together nonetheless.

The trio of superstar athletes served up a powerful opening, championing the Black Lives Matter movement and its importance.Wilson began Sunday's show reflecting on some of the greatest Black athletes in history, and how they are forever intertwined with the fabric of the fight for equality and civil rights — including Jackie Robinson, Muhammad Ali, Serena Williams and Bill Russell.«What if we didn't know their names?

What if they were never a part of the conversation?» Wilson asked. «And there is also this conversation: 'I can't breathe. I can't breathe.'»«Those were George.

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