Two decades before Colin Kaepernick's protest of oppression and tyranny during the national anthem, the former NBA star followed a similar path guided by principle - and met a similar fate The United States of America was born from protest: the country's roots grew from dissent. Yet, today, social protest is often looked upon with disdain, even as selfish. If any evidence is needed, just look at how Colin Kaepernick's decision to kneel for the national anthem effectively cost him his NFL career....
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The Guardian - 15 Oct 2022 11:00
Two decades before Colin Kaepernick's protest of oppression and tyranny during the national anthem, the former NBA star followed a similar path guided by principle - and met a similar fate The United States of America was born from protest: the country's roots grew from dissent. Yet, today, social protest is often looked upon with disdain, even as selfish. If any evidence is needed, just look at how Colin Kaepernick's decision to kneel for the national anthem effectively cost him his NFL career....
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