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Tag: Colin Kaepernick

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College Players Join Protests, Raise Fists for Anthems

by Associated PressSeptember 24, 2016January 25, 2022

Football players for Michigan and Michigan State along with a group of students at North Carolina raised their fists during the national anthem Saturday. The gestures at the games come […]

Posted inNational News

Kaepernick Encouraged by Obama Weighing in on Anthem Protest

by Josh DubowSeptember 7, 2016January 25, 2022

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Colin Kaepernick was encouraged that President Barack Obama recently weighed in on his national anthem protest by praising him for generating conversation about social issues. […]

Posted inNational News

Military Veterans Back Kaepernick’s Anthem Protest

by Zenitha PrinceSeptember 2, 2016January 25, 2022

U.S. veterans are taking to social media to support beleaguered San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who has been pilloried for his decision to not stand for the national anthem […]

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Colin Kaepernick Takes a Stand by Not Standing for the National Anthem

by Special to the AFROAugust 29, 2016January 25, 2022

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick is exercising his constitutional right to protest. However, during the most recent preseason game against the Green Bay Packers his protest derived national attention. […]

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Kaepernick Will Sit Through Anthem Until There’s Change

by Associated PressAugust 29, 2016January 25, 2022

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Defiant, and determined to be a conduit for change, Colin Kaepernick plans to sit through the national anthem for as long as he feels is […]

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