A solemn Colin Kaepernick has revealed that he is no longer able to ignore the systematic oppression of African-Americans in the United States.
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The athlete made headlines when he refused to stand for the playing of the U.S. national anthem before the start of two football games.
I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses Black people and people of color. To me, this is bigger than football and it would be selfish on my part to look the other way. There are bodies in the street and people getting paid leave and getting away with murder. This is not something that I am going to run by anybody. I am not looking for approval. I have to stand up for people that are oppressed. If they take football away, my endorsements from me, I know that I stood up for what is right.
His team, The San Francisco 49ers, issued this response:
The national anthem is and always will be a special part of the pre-game ceremony. It is an opportunity to honor our country and reflect on the great liberties we are afforded as its citizens. In respecting such American principles as freedom of religion and freedom of expression, we recognize the right of an individual to choose and participate, or not, in our celebration of the national anthem.
What a great point and good for him. We need more people like this standing up and speaking up for the injustices that are so blatant. ” paid leave for murder” that is absolutely a slap in the face to the families of the victims.
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I commend Colin…cause Lord knows there wouldn’t be an NFL without young, strong, talented black men! And in that order!
America is built on slavery & a wicked government. Nothing will ever change. Too many powerful & rich families/elite people controls the system. It’ll always be corrupt. Good for this guy tho
Every empire was built exactly the same way. Get over it.
And every one of those empires fell as will America. I can’t wait for that day.
Did you know that more white people commit crimes against other white people than blacks do against blacks? Interesting when you realise that it would be impossible for black on black violence to be a bigger problem than white on white violence because blacks are the MINORITY in America. ????
Statistics prove otherwise. The mortality rate for Blacks by other Blacks alone spits on your factoid.
Crybaby blacks. Always the victim. Focus on education instead of rapping, weaves, and sports.
YOU AIN’T S***!
From your uneducated comment. I’d suggest YOU focus on education. Then maybe you’d understand how ignorant your comment was. Go choke on some history pages
But your genes are recessive and your skin is translucent pink. Who’s really winning here?
maybe now he can join BLM in Louisiana to help all those people…oh wait they aren’t doing that, the police are. Guess they wouldn’t get as much press with their whining
Aye he’s from my city ! Turlock stand up
*turlock CA
He better be prepared for the backlash and retaliation is all I can say…. But good for him, If u dont stand up for something, U will fall for anything.
Why does it always have to be the pretty ones that are the most stupid?
Lmao you’re so upset. There’s absolutely nothing you will ever be able to do about but be mad on the internet…lmao
Good for him
One logic = racist ass
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Even auto correct don’t like your ass
lol, yaaas!
OMG Logic
The fact you’re on a black entertainment blog spewing racism just shows how pathetic you are. I don’t like to point out internet trolls cos it’s usually pointless and I never wanna end up in somebody’s s****** note…. But you ain’t SHÎT! #Worthless