A few thoughts on the current controversy over 's protesting the National Anthem and its place in American history. /1
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As many noted, his actions are part of a tradition of athletes using prestige to protest. (A tradition we just celebrated with Ali.) /2
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Most famously, Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised gloved fists to the National Anthem at the 1968 Olympics. /3
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the content being innocent black lives being taken is pointless?
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I don't. A lot of powerful people just don't care. Kaep used his platform to bring attn to this important issue.
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people who actually care aren't insulted. They agree with his stance and how he did it.
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