Colin Kaepernick Explains Protest Of National Anthem

Wyche, Steve, NFL
Sat, 08/27/2016 - 7:04am

The 49ers quarterback has refused to stand for the national anthem, telling Steve Wyche, "I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses Black people and people of color."

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