LeBron James spoke out during the Cavalier’s media day when asked about Colin Kaepernick’s #TakeAKnee silent protest against inequality of African American people in the country. His response might surprise you.
NFL: Oakland High School Football Team Lays Down During National Anthem With Colin Kaepernick In Attendance
A high school football team in Oakland, California chose to protest the national anthem in a different way than we have seen before. The team, along with their coaches, laid on their back with their hands up in the air, all while Colin Kaepernick looked on from the sidelines.
(Audio) NFL: Hall Of Fame Coach Mike Ditka Says He Has No Respect For Colin Kaepernick
In today’s not so surprising news, Hall of Fame NFL coach and old white guy, Mike Ditka, claims he has no respect for Colin Kaepernick and people like him can leave the country if they don’t respect our flag. Ditka made the comments during a radio appearance on 105.3 The Fan in Dallas this morning. Ditka takes it up another notch, saying he doesn’t even see any of the so called atrocities that people like Kap are claiming is going on in our country. None of his comments are surprising seeing as Ditka in the past has shown himself to be a close minded fool but to claim he doesn’t see anything wrong going on is just baffling. Check out the audio below.
(Video) NFL: Ray Lewis Says Colin Kaepernick Is Not The Face Of Police Brutality, Shouldn’t Be On Cover Of Time
Time magazine decided to put Colin Kaepernick on the cover after the conversation he started with his protest over the national anthem. Whether you hate him or love him, he has everyone talking about things that aren’t necessarily comfortable for most people to speak on and that alone is a good thing. The way he has handled himself in spite of all the racist messages directed at him, not too mention the death threats, should be applauded. Leave it to Ray Lewis to demean what Kaepernick has done and say he shouldn’t be on the cover because he “isn’t the face of police brutality”. That’s exactly what he did yesterday on the Fox sports show “Speak For Yourself”.
(Photo) NFL: Kaepernick’s Time Magazine Cover
He may be the most hated player in the NFL (ignorance is bliss), but one of the most notable and respected magazines in the world just decided that he’s note-worthy. Check out Kaep’s Time Magazine cover.
(Video) Sports: Kevin Durant & Nas Discuss Kaepernick’s Protest & If NBA Players Will Join
Numerous NFL players have joined Colin Kaepernick in kneeling during the national anthem in protest against racism and police brutality against black people. As the NBA season steadily approaches, many are wondering if they too will join Kaepernick in solidarity. Golden State Warriors’ new star Kevin Durant along with Nas, who has been talking about these issues for years, both joined Bill Simmons on “Any Given Wednesdays.” Simmons asked Nas what responsibility does he think athletes and entertainers have in situations like this.
