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A timeline of Colin Kaepernick’s national anthem protest and the athletes who joined him

"Colin Kaepernick’s Teammates Give Him an Award for Courage
The claim that the San Francisco 49ers quarterback was dividing
his locker room with his anthem protests was just proven wrong."

Colin Kaepernick was alone in his early protests, but has now been joined by athletes from around the sports world.

by Mark Sandritter Nov 6, 2016, 6:47pm EST .. tickles ..



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Megan Rapinoe knelt during the national anthem tonight in Chicago. Says it was intentional, "a nod to Kaepernick."



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Sept. 9 — Denver Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall takes a knee during the national anthem at the NFL regular season opener



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Prior to Sunday Night Football, Patriots tight end Martellus Bennett and safety Devin McCourty also raised their fists after the national anthem.



http://www.sbnation.com/2016/9/11/12869726/colin-kaepernick-national-anthem-protest-seahawks-brandon-marshall-nfl

.. it's a warm and gutsy movement .. strong gestures in the want for racial justice and racial harmony, yours is a wonderful,
good news story .. congratulations to Colin Kaepernick and the San Francisco 49ers, for their proud and worthwhile
stand, it's a positive victory for the hope-holders v the 'don't say nothing at all' deniers .. and to all the others