Civil libertarians, racial justice advocates, and NFL players from across the league expressed outrage overnight after President Donald Trump called on owners of professional football teams to fire players who express their political views. In a veiled reference to quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who last season started a wave of protest by kneeling during pre-game National Anthems in […]
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Calling Kaepernick ‘Son Of A Bitch,’ Trump Urges NFL To Fire All Protesting Players
NFL Fans Rally to Defend Colin Kaepernick, Threaten to Boycott Season
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick greets fans after their 31-21 win against the San Diego Chargers during an NFL preseason football game Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy) One year after NFL star Colin Kaepernick’s took a knee during the U.S. national anthem, the football player has been left […]
Colin Kaepernick pays price of standing up for justice
Michael F. Brown Activism and BDS Beat 11 August 2017 Outspoken quarterback Colin Kaepernick has been bypassed by inferior players in Trump’s America. Jasen Vinlove USA TODAY Sports All-Pro Seattle Seahawk cornerback Richard Sherman is right. National Football League (NFL) owners are telling Colin Kaepernick, “Boy, stay in your place.” Kaepernick is the outspoken backer […]
Colin Kaepernick Is Being Blackballed By Billionaire NFL Owners. Here’s Why.
Colin Kaepernick took a courageous and principled stand last season by kneeling during the national anthem before NFL games. This was done in response to a society that continues to systematically, culturally, and institutionally devalue black lives. This devaluation is played out in many areas, including politics, economics, housing, employment, and perhaps most notably, within […]
Colin Kaepernick: Patriotism and the Owning Class
Colin Kaepernick took a courageous and principled stand last season by kneeling during the national anthem before NFL games. This was done in response to a society that continues to systematically, culturally, and institutionally devalue Black lives. This devaluation is played out in many areas, including politics, economics, housing, employment, and perhaps most notably, within […]