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  • Three Black men kneeling in black jerseys with red lettering against green background

    Colin Kaepernick Calls Justice Bader Ginsburg's Criticism of National Anthem Protest 'Disappointing'

    Kaepernick: “It is disappointing to hear a Supreme Court justice call a protest against injustices and oppression ‘stupid, dumb.’”

    Sameer Rao Oct 12, 2016 3:52PM EDT
    Michael Che in grey suit with red tie against blue background; Leslie Jones in grey jacket and black t-shirt against dark green background

    Michael Che Says N-Word, Leslie Jones Contacts 'Mr. Robot' Crew to Find Hackers in 'SNL' Premiere

    Che unexpectedly used the word during a discussion of quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s ongoing protest against police violence.

    Sameer Rao Oct 3, 2016 10:56AM EDT
    Man in black suit with blue tie and white shirt; woman in red suit, man in cornrows and white sleeveless tee

    Colin Kaepernick Calls Both Presidential Candidates 'Liars,' 'Racist' Following Debate

    “Both are proven liars and it almost seems like they’re trying to debate who’s less racist.”

    Sameer Rao Sep 28, 2016 11:55AM EDT
    Black women in black cheerleading attire kneeling on green and white football field sideline

    Howard University Cheerleaders Kneel During Anthem at Nation's Classic

    The cheerleaders, like an entire Seattle high school’s football team and a legion of professional athletes, embraced Colin Kaepernick’s protest of choice over the weekend.

    Sameer Rao Sep 19, 2016 3:19PM EDT
    Dolphins players in light blue/green and white jerseys, four kneeling on one knee

    From Seattle to Camden, Athletes of All Ages Took a Cue From Kap

    Professional, collegiate and high school athletes were inspired by the 49ers quarterback’s ongoing choice to protest police violence and racism by taking a knee during the national anthem.

    Sameer Rao Sep 12, 2016 3:22PM EDT
    Megan Rapinoe in blue and white jersey with black/charcoal background

    Megan Rapinoe Takes Knee During National Anthem as 'Nod to Kaepernick'

    Soccer champion Rapinoe: “We need a more substantive conversation around race relations and the way people of color are treated.”

    Sameer Rao Sep 6, 2016 11:12AM EDT

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