Eric Reid

I was taught growing up that you always do what you believe. ”

It is paramount that we take control of the story behind our movement, which is that we seek equality for all Americans, no matter their race or gender. ”

It has always been my understanding that the brave men and women who fought and died for our country did so to ensure that we could live in a fair and free society, which includes the right to speak out in protest. ”

You'd like to think we're past certain things, the way we treat people. I thought we were at a time where you love your neighbor as yourself. But as I've studied history - it hasn't repeated itself necessarily, but it's dressed a little different and is acting the same. ”

The goal is to talk about the issues that are happening in this country with the ultimate goal of making change. ”

When I'm on the field, I just do my job. ”

I have a job to do, so I'm gonna do it. ”

My goal every day is just to get better at something. ”

I'd like to think I improve every day. That's the goal. I try to. ”

I'm from Louisiana, and I'm used to having space and a yard. ”