'We're not mourning for George Floyd': CrossFit CEO to step down after he reportedly downplayed protests condemning racial injustice, police brutality

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• CrossFit CEO and founder Greg Glassman questioned the existence of systemic racism and the intentions of protesters demanding justice for George Floyd in a virtual meeting with gym owners, Buzzfeed News reported.
• "I doubt very much that they're mourning for Floyd," Glassman said on the call. "I don't think that there's a general mourning for Floyd in any community."
• Glassman's remarks in the meeting came hours before he posted a controversial tweet, comparing the unrest in light of Floyd's killing to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Gyms, and brands like Reebok, canceled partnerships and affiliations with CrossFit in light of Glassman's response.
• "Floyd is a hero in the Black community and not just a victim," Glassman said in a public apology. "I should have been sensitive to that and wasn't. I apologize for that."
• Glassman announced later Tuesday that he would be stepping down as CEO of the popular fitness brand in light of his comments.
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CrossFit founder Greg Glassman announced he was stepping down as CEO of the popular fitness brand after facing backlash for his remarks in response to the Black Lives Matter protests and the death of George Floyd.

According to a recording of the meeting obtained by BuzzFeed News, Glassman downplayed the protests demanding justice for George Floyd in a virtual meeting with affiliated gym owners.

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