PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Chris Long, the Philadelphia defensive end who grew up in Charlottesville, Virginia, put his arm around teammate Malcolm Jenkins as a show of unity during the national anthem before the Eagles’ exhibition game Thursday night against Buffalo. Jenkins stood with his right fist raised in the air as he’s done since last […]
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It’s Not Just Colin Kaepernick: Other Athletes Have Also Protested
Criticism continues to mount against NFL teams for failing to offer a contract to Colin Kaepernick after the quarterback took a stand—or, rather, a knee—during performances of the National Anthem last season in protest of police brutality, racism, and unfair treatment toward Black Americans. FILE – In this Nov. 20, 2016, file photo, San Francisco […]