Cubs co-owner Laura Ricketts: ‘We all need to step up to end’ racial injustice

Thursday, former Cub and current Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler posted a powerful statement on his Instagram addressing racial inequality in the U.S. following the death of George Floyd while in police custody in Minneapolis.

Cubs co-owner Laura Ricketts responded to Fowler, who also posted the statement on Twitter, expressing support with a heartfelt, strong message.

Dex, while I can never fully grasp what it is like to walk in the shoes of a black man in this country, I can at least begin to grasp why black people are outraged. I too am outraged. This really can’t go on. We all need to step up to end it. All my love to you and your family.
— Laura Ricketts (@LMRicketts) May 29, 2020