Instagram.<\/em><\/p>\n“Truthfully, I\u2019ve been quite hesitant having a voice around George Floyd\u2019s death because I felt I wasn\u2019t in the position to talk,” Albon wrote.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
“I grew up in a very privileged way, shielded away from any form of racism, whether it was at school, in my neighborhood or racing.<\/p>\n
“I never experienced it and so I don\u2019t really know how to put it into words. But I came to realize that that was part of the problem, staying silent wasn\u2019t good enough and everyone should be able to experience how I grew up.<\/p>\n
“With that being said it\u2019s never too late to change and to address what\u2019s wrong, this is about justice and to stand up for racial equality.<\/p>\n
“What happened to George Floyd is inexcusable, it\u2019s a final straw for many and it\u2019s our duty to reform and create a better world for all of us,” added the 24-year-old.<\/p>\n
“So how can we help? One way is being vocal and spreading awareness, we can also donate, but more than anything, don\u2019t tolerate any form of racism, whether it be at home with your parents, at school with your friends or at work with your colleagues.<\/p>\n
“On a side note, you guys most probably know I\u2019m not the most active on social media, in fact I try to stay away from it most of the time, but if there is one thing I\u2019ve seen, it\u2019s how this topic has created conflict and separation between our community. Let\u2019s keep the love, people.”<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Williams’ George Russell also penned a few words, urging the community to stand together against racism and injustice.<\/p>\n
“We all have a voice to speak up for what\u2019s right \u2013 and until now I didn\u2019t know how to use mine in this situation,” said Russell.<\/p>\n
“To echo @Charles_Leclerc\u2018s words, I just felt out of place sharing my thoughts on these atrocities publicly.<\/p>\n
“I struggle to comprehend what I\u2019m seeing in the news and on social media right now \u2013 and honestly, I still can\u2019t find the words to express how it makes me feel. But ultimately, no matter how uncomfortable it may be to speak out, silence achieves nothing.<\/p>\n
“Now more than ever, we need peace and equality in this world. It\u2019s time we all stand together and kick racism out of our societies for good.<\/p>\n
“Use your voice, spread awareness as far as you can. We\u2019re all responsible for ending the injustice. #BlackLivesMatter.”<\/p>\n
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