From youthful to more seasoned athletes, from on the field and off, national anthem protests against racial injustice show no sings of abating since they were sparked by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick one month ago.
In fact, according to one observer, “his influence is growing.”
On Sunday, dismissing their coach’s stance, four Washington Redskins players joined the movement, raising their fists during the anthem.
As he did before, the Philadelphia Eagles’ Malcolm Jenkins, along with teammate Ron Brooks, on Sunday held up their fists during the anthem.
Indianapolis Colts cornerback Antonio Cromartie knelt and raised his fist before the Sunday game against the San Diego Chargers—and several on that team raised their fists as well.
The Denver Broncos’ Brandon Marshall on Sunday again protested the anthem by kneeling, while teammate T.J. Ward raised his fist.
According to a tally by the U.K.’s Daily Mail, over 40 NFL players spanning 14 teams have taken part in such protests.
But the protests are taking place off NFL fields as well.
Outside the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., where the Carolina Panthers and Minnesota Vikings were about to play, 100 protesters reportedly knelt on Sunday while the anthem was being played.
On Saturday, a group of University of North Carolina students in the stands joined the protests at the game against Pittsburgh, with many staying silent during the anthem while some held up their fists.
The University at Buffalo’s Black Student Union on Saturday before the Buffalo-Army game sported black and sat with fists raised as the anthem was played.
Also, several football players with the University of Michigan and Michigan State on Saturday raised their fists while the anthem was being played.
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