Ten years after first anthem protest Colin Kaepernick continues call for police reform
Marking a decade since his initial sideline protest, Colin Kaepernick and activists reflect on the progress of the movement against police violence and racial injustice.
A Decade of Activism and Controversy
Current Context and Ongoing Protests
The Evolution of the Debate
Critics of the movement argue that the focus on "defunding" or broad critiques of law enforcement have contributed to a rise in crime and a decline in officer morale. They contend that the NFL and other organizations were right to distance themselves from protests they viewed as divisive or disrespectful to the flag. Some analysts also suggest that the movement’s most radical rhetoric has alienated potential allies who might otherwise support moderate reforms.
What Lies Ahead
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Sources
- Colin Kaepernick calls out ‘disingenuous’ NFL 10 years after taking knee in protest - The Japan Times
- Was “Defund the Police” Crazy? - newyorker.com
- Students skip class, as Colorado ICE protest turns violent - Denver Gazette
- Kaepernick says NFL is still blackballing him a decade after anthem protest - KVII