Source: Andrew Benson, bbc.com, July 06, 2020 The gesture originated in the NFL with Colin Kaepernick, who knelt during the playing of the US national anthem to call attention to issues surrounding racial equality and police brutality. Lewis Hamilton says whether Formula 1 drivers take the knee is a minor issue in the context of… Continue reading Lewis Hamilton Takes the Knee in Fight Against Racism
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Kaepernick’s Life Story to Become Six-Part Netflix Series
Source: bbc.com, June 30, 2020 The series will look at Kaepernick’s early life as a black child growing up with a white adopted family, and what led him to become an activist. The story of NFL star and civil rights activist Colin Kaepernick’s early years is being made into a documentary. The six-part series entitled… Continue reading Kaepernick’s Life Story to Become Six-Part Netflix Series
NFL Teams Being Encouraged to Sign Kaepernick
Source: espn.com, June 16, 2020 On Monday, Goodell praised Kaepernick for raising issues such as racism and injustice. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said he supports and encourages teams to sign quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Kaepernick, 32, has not played since the 2016 season, when as a member of the San Francisco 49ers he kneeled during the… Continue reading NFL Teams Being Encouraged to Sign Kaepernick
If Players Take Knee, Trump Will Not Watch NFL and Soccer
Source: bbc.com, June 14, 2020 Trump has opposed kneeling during the anthem and called on NFL players who do to be banned. The NFL said last week its players should be allowed to protest during the anthem, adding that it was “wrong for not listening” to players earlier. US Soccer overturned a ban on players… Continue reading If Players Take Knee, Trump Will Not Watch NFL and Soccer