Tag: Colin Kaepernick

While my friend at church and others may have a visceral reaction, wishing that Kaepernick’s protest would be done in a different way – in a more respectful manner – it has done what it was meant to do.

NFL Quarterback Colin Kaepernik has refused to stand for the National Anthem during preseason football games as a way to raise awareness to issues surrounding race, discrimination and inequality. Fans have both supported and heckled the athlete for his decision.

If you haven’t heard by now, the star quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, Colin Kaepernick, refused to stand for the national anthem over the weekend.