"I felt we could make a change in our own community." And they did. Darien Rencher, Cornell Powell, Trevor Lawrence and Mike Jones Jr. demonstrated what leaders can do. A feeling became an idea became history.
More than 3,000 people came together on Bowman Field on Saturday at the Clemson Community Peaceful Demonstration, coordinated by football student-athletes Darien Rencher, Cornell Powell, Trevor Lawrence and Mike Jones Jr.
The demonstration included a 8:46 moment of silence to honor the memory of George Floyd, remarks from student-athletes and coaches, a 2-mile march along the frontside of campus and a singing of “Amazing Grace.”
I’ve never been prouder to be a Clemson Tiger https://t.co/q96kdC6BT2
— 𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 (@D_Rench_) June 14, 2020
Today was amazing. Another step in the right direction. Thank you to everyone who came out and was a part of an impactful night🧡 pic.twitter.com/lpUORk5HcY
— Trevor Lawrence (@Trevorlawrencee) June 14, 2020
Thank you to our incredible student-athletes for bringing our community together for this powerful event. #unity https://t.co/qSHt2gYxuF
— Jim Clements (@ClemsonPrez) June 14, 2020
Black lives MATTER. #Team46 🧡
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— Clemson Women's Basketball (@ClemsonWBB) June 13, 2020
I am extraordinarily proud of Darien Rencher, Cornell Powell, Trevor Lawrence and Mike Jones for their leadership and coordination of tonight's peaceful protest. This evening was an amazing display of unity by our community. pic.twitter.com/NnrkzA3Ye4
— Dan Radakovich (@ClemsonDRad) June 14, 2020