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LeBron James Speaks Out on Alton Sterling and Philando Castile’s Deaths

“I shed multiple tears about it all.”
LeBron James Speaks Out on Alton Sterling and Philando Castile’s Deaths
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By Lauren Porter · Updated October 27, 2020

Following the chilling deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, Lebron James has become another celebrity voice to talk about gun violence and #BlackLivesMatter. 

The reigning NBA Champion and Finals MVP expressed his condolences and thoughts on Twitter following the fatal shootings of both men and the incidents of Dallas.

Rihanna, Drake, Janelle Monae, and More, React to Alton Sterling Shooting

This article says it all man! Sickens me and I shed multiple tears about it all. https://t.co/Tsj9646QoT #ItNeedsToStop #BlackLivesMatter

— LeBron James (@KingJames) July 8, 2016

#PhilandoCastile

— LeBron James (@KingJames) July 8, 2016

#AltonSterling

— LeBron James (@KingJames) July 8, 2016

We are all hurting tonight. More violence is not the answer. #StoptheViolence

— LeBron James (@KingJames) July 8, 2016

The married father of three joined a host of other stars who have spoken about the unfortunate loss of lives over the course of the week including Beyoncé, Jay Z and Solange, Janelle Monae and Jesse Williams. 

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