Video: Why Colin Kapernick Takes A Knee: TheRoot
Media Source: TheRoot.com, Youtube Informative synopsis of Kaepernick's national anthem protest against racism and the movement it sparked. While it is true that others refused to stand or otherwi…
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Malcolm Jenkins, Players’ Coalition Co-Founder, Believes Eric Reid is Being Blackballed
Article by Tim McManus at kwese.espn.com. This interview is interesting. Jenkins hopes the NFL agrees to the "deal" his organization cut with the NFL owners, but I don't see any mention of Kaepernick …
Some NFL Owners Understand that Forcing Players to Stand is Not the Path to Resolution
Article by Bob Glauber at newsday.com. Acting Jets Owner Christopher Johnson appears to get that forcing players to stand is a bad idea, though, he, along with other owners, did not bother to sign Kap…
Johnny Manziel Praises Kaepernick, But Expresses Anger Over Comparisons
Article by Daniel Rapaport at SI.com. So here's the question--where was Johnny in support of Kaepernick before these recent stories about how unfair it is that he is getting interest by teams when Ka…
ESPN Analyst Stephen A. Smith Says Colin Kaepernick Likes Being Martyred
Article by Nick Schwartz at ftw.usatoday.com. Stephen A. Smith is notorious for saying things that are legend in their ridiculousness. This is another such example. Former Browns QB Johnny Manziel…
Eric Reid States He Will no Longer Kneel During the National Anthem
Article by Eric Branch at SFGate.com. It is amazing to observe the point at which one's principles bow to one's self-interest. There could be a signing in sight. On Thursday, more than a week …
University of North Texas Hero Who Protested During Anthem Becomes A Dedicated Activist
Article by Jordan James at ntdaily.com. While it is sad that Chelsea Abii, a young hero, dealt with adverse effects of her brave decision to protest during the anthem last year, it is heartening that…
NFL Players Speak at Harvard Law Summit on Criminal Justice Reform
Article by Alanna Durkin Richer at Associated Press. Site tri-cityherald.com. Again, this is all good work by Malcolm Smith and the rest of the Players' Coalition. But Kaepernick is still not signed.…
The Players’ Coalition and NFL Bribe…Er Deal To be Approved at Annual Meeting
Article by Jason Reid at theundefeated.com. All of this is a waste of time to the degree that Kaepernick remains unsigned. During the annual league meeting beginning Sunday in Orlando, Florida, N…
Shannon Sharpe Notes Privilege As Johnny Manziel Gets Workout, But Not Kaepernick
Article by Tim Marcin at Newsweek.com. NFL owners have no shame re: their obvious blackballing of Kaepernick. Johnny Manziel? Really? On Friday, Fox Sports talking head Shannon Sharpe made an ast…