National Anthem Protests By Black Athletes Have A Long History

ZACH JOHNK, New York Times: Pro-Football
Mon, 09/25/2017 - 7:47am

The protests by African-American athletes date back decades, often angering mostly white fans and officials.

Topics: pro-football

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