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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has certainly set off a firestorm of criticism over the last six days, ever since he told NFL Network’s Steve Wyche that he did not stand during the playing of the National Anthem last week as a silent protest to the way African-Americans and other people of color are treated in this country. In a question-and-answer session with reporters on Sunday, Kaepernick further explained his stance, highlighting his respect for military personnel while saying that he will continue to sit in recognition of those that are oppressed. It was clear that Kaepernick was passionate and had put a lot of thought into his actions and the repercussions he would face. Continue to Article

September 01, 2016 11:49:am EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick's recent decision to not stand during the national anthem as a way of protesting police killings of unarmed black men has drawn support and scorn far beyond sports. The Associated Press explains how ''The Star-Spangled Banner'' became a ritual of American public life, its complicated racial origins and how the song has been used as a form of political resistance. The national anthem and sports first merged in the early 20th century, when ''The Star-Spangled Banner'' became part of baseball games. Continue to Article

August 31, 2016 10:29:pm EST

Colin Kaepernick's decision to sit during the national anthem is prompting protests over a display at the Reno airport that includes memorabilia from his days at the University of Nevada, where he was a star player before being drafted by the San Francisco 49ers. An official at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport said Wednesday that the airport has received more than a hundred angry messages by phone, email and social media from locals and travelers who want Kaepernick's trophy, helmet and other memorabilia removed from the prominent display case. ''The toughest ones are the ones that come from veterans,'' said Brian Kulpin, the airport's spokesman. Continue to Article

August 31, 2016 4:48:pm EST

Colin Kaepernick's decision to sit during the national anthem is prompting protests over a display at the Reno airport that includes memorabilia from his days at the University of Nevada, where he was a star player before being drafted by the San Francisco 49ers. An official at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport said Wednesday that the airport has received more than a hundred angry messages by phone, email and social media from locals and travelers who want Kaepernick's trophy, helmet and other memorabilia removed from the prominent display case. ''The toughest ones are the ones that come from veterans,'' said Brian Kulpin, the airport's spokesman. Continue to Article

August 31, 2016 4:48:pm EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick's decision this week to refuse to stand during the playing of the national anthem as a way of protesting police killings of unarmed black men has drawn support and scorn far beyond sports. The Associated Press explains how ''The Star-Spangled Banner'' became a ritual of American public life, its complicated racial origins and how the song has been used as a form of political resistance. Continue to Article

August 31, 2016 3:55:pm EST