Player Protests: When Athletes Stand Up (Or Kneel) For Social Justice Issues
We're seeing something we did not witness a decade or two ago: Sports as a vehicle not just for making money, but for social change.
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Calls Colin Kaepernick's Concerns 'Very Admirable'
The basketball legend weighs in on the 49ers quarterback, who has decided not to stand when the national anthem is played before games.
My Father Stood For The Anthem, For The Same Reason That Colin Kaepernick Sits
As a child, I found my father's love of the national anthem utterly bewildering. His was the generation of men born free but shackled by bigotry. So why did he sound so proud, singing that song?
49ers Quarterback Sits Out National Anthem To Protest Oppression Of Minorities
As players rose to stand for the national anthem at the 49ers-Packers game on Friday night, quarterback Colin Kaepernick pointedly remained seated.