Team-mates Antoine Bethea and Eli Harold display Black Power salutes, as do two members of the opposing LA Rams team. What happened? On the opening weekend of the NFL season, Kaepernick and Reid kneel during the anthem. I personally believe very strongly in that." 11-12 September, 2016 "On the other hand, we believe very strongly in patriotism in the NFL. "I support our players when they want to see change in society, and we don't live in a perfect society. What did the NFL say? NFL commissioner Roger Goodell breaks his silence, saying: "I don't necessarily agree with what he is doing. He is joined in the stance by team-mate Eric Reid.Įarlier that week, then Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump says : "I think it's a terrible thing, and you know, maybe he should find a country that works better for him." 7 September, 2016 What happened? Kaepernick changes his method of protesting to kneeling while the anthem is played before the 49ers play the San Diego Chargers. What did the NFL say? "Players are encouraged but not required to stand during the playing of the national anthem." 1 September, 2016 "I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of colour," he tells media. What happened? Kaepernick sits on the bench during the national anthem before the 49ers' pre-season home game against the Green Bay Packers. His death has sparked protests across the US and worldwide.īBC Sport takes a look back at the timeline of Kaepernick's protests. It comes after the death of unarmed African American George Floyd, who died on 25 May while being restrained by a white police officer in Minneapolis. The fashion stylist supporting Kaepernick in his fight against racial injustice.From 2017: Kaepernick and a movement dividing a country.There has been criticism by US President Donald Trump, rules to fine teams whose players kneel introduced - and then put on hold - and even a lawsuit.īut only now has the NFL made a U-turn on its stance, saying it was "wrong" for not allowing players to protest.
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