Tennis Star Coco Gauff Demands “Change Now” During Powerful Speech At Florida Protest
Coco Gauff is taking a stand.
While attending a Black Lives Matter protest in Delray Beach, Fla., the 16-year-old tennis pro demanded change in a poignant speech.
Addressing her fellow protesters, she urged those in the crowd to take action against racial injustice and encouraged them to use their voice. "I'm here to tell you guys this, that we must, first, love each other no matter what," she began.
"We must have the tough conversations with my friends.
I've been spending all week having tough conversations trying to educate my non-black friends on how they can help the movement.
Second, we need to take action.
And, yes, we're all out here protesting, and I'm not of age to vote,...