Colin Kaepernick’s bold decision to speak out against police brutality has seen him earn a friend and supporter in the director Spike Lee.
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Kaepernick made headlines days ago when he revealed that he refused to stand for the playing of the National Anthem in honour of the African-American lives he feels America refuses to value.
Lee learned of the athlete’s move and shared this message on Instagram:
Good Morning. It Seems To Me A lot Of Folks Are Jumping On Colin Kaepernick’s Ass About Not Standing Up For The #National Anthem Have Forgotten About Tommie Smith And John Carlos Raising Black Gloved Fists At The 1968 Olympics And Ali’s Refusal To Be Inducted Into The U.S. Army For The Vietnam War. These Are The Same Acts Of Protest Black Athletes Should Know Before They Sound Off On Colin. For Whatever It’s Worth I Support My Brother. Of The Issues He Raised None Are LIES. Colin Is Demonstrating The Same Courage Of Smith, Carlos And Ali. YA-DIG? SHO-NUFF. And Dat’s Da Truth,Truth. Spike Lee From Planet Brooklyn.