Russell Wilson drops off powerful “MESSAGE” opened up the ESPYs

The Black Lives Matter movement took center stage at SUNDAY night's ESPY Awards. Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson kicked off the virtual show with a message about racism and social injustices in today's world. He challenged his white teammates to lead and not “just listen.”

ESPYs hosts call for a world where Black lives are valued

Russell Wilson, Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird opened up the 2020 ESPYs wearing Black Lives Matter t-shirts.

"This is our moment to prove that we know a better world is one where Black lives are valued." #ESPYS