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Was the NFL’s Decision Fair? One Organization’s Act Of Solidarity For Colin Kaepernick

November 14, 2020
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Was the NFL’s Decision Fair? One Organization’s Act Of Solidarity For Colin Kaepernick
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Football is a game that has been coined to reflect America’s national identity as a transformative sport. A sport that has propelled members to activate a strong work ethic and perseverance while enduring physiological and psychological challenges both on and off the field. For many Americans, these challenges have symbolically portrayed the strength of the nation, which is one of determination, heroism, and freedom.

In August of 2016, the San Francisco 49ers quaterback, Colin Kaepernick, would exercise this freedom by kneeling down in a silent protest to advocate for people of color in America who have for centuries fought against the plight of oppression. More specifically, Kaepernick’s advocacy would serve as a stand against racist policing that has resulted in the homicides of people of color such as Sandra Bland, Tamir Rice, Walter Scott, Trayvon Martin, Eric Garner, and more recently Jordan Edwards.

Kaepernick’s display of free agency would be indicative of the ideals of heroism and freedom that spectators profess football represents. However, with the shoe on a different foot, this free agency cost Kaepernick the opportunity to re-establish his contract with The National Football League (NFL) on April 29, 2017.

Many questions have grown out of the NFL’s actions, leading parties following this story to question the criteria for redrafting Kaepernick. These actions are of major concern, especially as Kaepernick is known as a strong quarterback player who has scored numerous touchdowns for his team.

This has left reporters, in support of Kaepernick’s actions, to liken the NFL’s decision to the traditional silencing of Black activists speaking out against oppression.

In addition to reporter feedback, former president—Barack Obama—has suggested this act was merely an exercise of Kaepernick’s constitutional right. And as Kaepernick would reiterate in a later discussion, his intention was not to stand against America but rather to raise awareness for people of color.

Since this game, Kaepernick has announced a plan to donate to $1 million to charitable initiatives focused on racial issues. Kaepernick has held true to this promise by donating to organizations like Meals on Wheels that provided meals for Somali citizens after Trump rescinded major funding, among his work with his organization Know Your Rights Camp, and many other initiatives.

One of Kaepernick’s greatest acts of kindness has been his work with 100 Suits, a NYC based organization that aims to provide formerly incarcerated men with better opportunities for stable employment and self-empowerment. 100 Suits founder, Kevin Livingston, shared that “I went on air with Nessa of NYC’s Hot 97 and she introduced our organization to Kaepernick some time last year. They called me last Saturday and shared that they wanted to stop by.”

That day Kaepernick gave away multiple suits to formerly incarcerated men in need. Livingston shared that:

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