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NFL Sunday Opens to a Full Slate of Protests

On Sunday, the NFL’s opening day saw several protests around the league. Seattle Seahawks players locked arms during the playing of the national anthem; Kansas City cornerback Marcus Peters raised a black-gloved fist; and some Miami Dolphins players knelt during “The Star Spangled Banner” and placed their hands over their hearts, according to the Associated…

By

Stephen A. Crockett Jr.

Published

September 12, 2016
Politics

Denver Broncos Linebacker Kneels During National Anthem

On Thursday the NFL launched the start of its new season, and with it, a bit of controversy as the Denver Broncos’ starting linebacker, Brandon Marshall, took a knee during the national anthem. Before the Broncos took on the Carolina Panthers, Marshall knelt during the national anthem and stayed that way until the song concluded.…

By

Stephen A. Crockett Jr.

Published

September 9, 2016
Very Smart Brothas

The NFL Is Sociopathic And Racist Trash. But Keep Watching, And Just Know You're Watching Trash

The worst part about the Colin Kaepernick protest situation isn’t the flagrant hypocrisy, colorism, or the stifling of freedom of speech. It’s something a little more matter of fact. Something that I wasn’t truly aware of until this situation garnered mainstream media attention. Apparently, Colin is not a great football player anymore. Who knew? In…

By

Brandon Harrison

Published

September 8, 2016
Protest This: The NFL Is a Shelter for Violence

After we applaud Colin Kaepernick’s protesting of police brutality, don’t let the spectacle of demonstration distract us from the crooked stage of the American football field, where social ills are churned into entertainment. When the commencing whistle is blown, cheers for the game and its heroes drown out screaming acts of domestic violence, racism, sexism,…

By

Andre Perry

Published

September 7, 2016
News

Forget Lena Dunham, Let's Talk About Odell Beckham Jr., Who Is a Brilliant Troll

Yes, I’ve seen the video of Odell Beckham Jr. sitting in a hot tub filled with naked man-water singing “Sexual Healing” while teammate Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie emerges from inside the same hot tub. And yes, I’ve seen ODB and his homeboys doing choreographed dance moves. I’ve seen photos of him and friends shirtless, standing close to one…

By

Stephen A. Crockett Jr.

Published

September 5, 2016
Politics

Same Violence, Different Uniform: On Kaepernick Taking a Knee to Support US Military

When I first saw San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick take a knee—joined by free safety Eric Reid—during the singing of “The Star-Bangled Banner” before their game against the San Diego Chargers Thursday night, I threw up a mental black power fist. I did so because I believed it to be a show of solemn respect for…

By

Kirsten West Savali

Published

September 2, 2016
Politics

Colin Kaepernick and America's Black Hype Men

On Friday, Colin Kaepernick took a stand by taking a seat. He said enough with black death and quietly sat as “The Star-Spangled Banner” played. When asked after the game about his stance, the San Francisco 49ers quarterback eloquently explained: “I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a…

By

Stephen A. Crockett Jr.

Published

August 31, 2016
Jerry Rice on Colin Kaepernick: 'All Lives Matter; Don't Disrespect the Flag'

NFL Hall of Famer and former San Francisco 49er Jerry Rice wants everyone to know that “All lives matter,” and he’s urging Colin Kaepernick to stand up like a good Negro and pledge allegiance to the flag before he causes trouble on the plantation. All lives matter. So much going on in this world today.Can we…

By

Kirsten West Savali

Published

August 29, 2016
Jackie Robinson in 1972: 'I Cannot Stand and Sing the Anthem; I Cannot Salute the Flag'

Jackie Robinson, in his 1972 autobiography, I Never Had It Made, described the moment when he realized that he could not “stand and sing the anthem,” nor “salute the flag,” which calls to mind recent statements made by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Robinson strongly indicted this nation on charges of racism, classism and bigotry: There I was, the black grandson…

By

Kirsten West Savali

Published

August 29, 2016
Very Smart Brothas

Colin Kaepernick Isn't Too Rich To Protest. This Is America, Remember? We Only Listen To Rich People.

Last week, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick became the first athlete in a major America team sport since Mahmoud Abdul Rauf to protest the National Anthem by refusing to stand for it. Kaepernick’s rationale has been that he can’t honor a flag that represents a country that oppresses people of color; Black people particularly.…

By

Damon Young

Published

August 29, 2016