Beachum: It's Time We Fulfill the Promise of Freedom For All

[PonyPride]

From SI.com:

Kelvin Beachum: 'It's Time We Fulfill the Promise of Freedom and Justice for All'
Cardinals tackle Kelvin Beachum writes about the message of Juneteenth and what it should lead to moving forward.

HOWARD BALZER
JUNE 19, 2021

Earlier this week, President Joe Biden signed a proclamation making June 19 – Juneteenth – a national holiday. It should be a day of reflection and understanding as we all learn the significance of the date. Many have already; many have not.

One of the most eloquent and community-minded Cardinals – tackle Kelvin Beachum – searched his soul and wrote about Juneteenth, sharing it with the team website (azcardinals.com). Here are Beachum’s words:

Today is Juneteenth – the 156th anniversary of the day 250,000 enslaved people in Texas learned of their freedom via military order, nearly two-and-a-half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued.

As a Mexia, TX native, it's hard to reconcile feelings of celebration and feelings of sadness.

Forty years ago ... To read this article in its entirety, CLICK HERE.

[Otto]

Athletes and coaches sometimes describe a player by saying "great player and a better person."

In Beachum's case, that doesn't feel like a cliche. Amazingly thoughtful guy.

[Roach]

Well said, Beach.

I can't believe he's entering his 10th NFL season!

[indianmustang]

Well said, Beach.

I can't believe he's entering his 10th NFL season!

Got paid nicely

[BUS]

That is a good man.
His parents are smart.