Hundreds gather at Edmonton rally to support Ethan Bear | APTN News

Nearly 300 people came together to celebrate Ethan Bear and denounce racism in Edmonton over the weekend.
Bear, a defenceman for the Edmonton Oilers, had been the target of racist comments and messages on social media following the teams’ four game sweep at the hands of the Winnipeg Jets.
The rally was organized by “Superfan Magoo”, and well known comedian Don Burnstick.
Burnstick spoke to the crowd, called Bear a friend, and told how he personally watched Oiler fans shout racist remarks in the past.
“Fifteen years ago, the Edmonton Oilers had five black players. I sat in row two2 behind the net,” he told those gathered. “And the stuff that came out of the mouths of those fans when one of those players turned the puck over was incredible.
“When you listen to this stuff, when you sit and didn’t comment on those attacks on Ethan, you are complacent.”
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