As the protests continue around the country sports leaders and athletes are using their stage to make their message heard. 23ABC Sports reporter Matt Lively spoke with a sports leader here in Bakersfield to learn the message he wants people to hear.

As the protests continue around the country sports leaders and athletes are using their stage to make their message heard.

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