FootballsFearlessActivists

Chronicle of the NFL's protest movement and how a small group of heroes took on the NFL and President Donald Trump ... and won. Media inquiries: @gpublicity1

[FootballsFearlessActivists @NFLsFearless]

@jemelehill Pulling for KAT. Put him on a pedestal and pull the misinformed blowhards away from the mics.

[Jemele Hill @jemelehill]

With all due respect @DezBryant, this is uninformed. Colin Kaepernick has created a publishing company, a SPAC that’s raising $300M for social justice initiatives, a production company, etc. On top of founding the Know Your Rights Camp. I don’t get the point of dragging his name.

[USA TODAY @USATODAY]

The racial and gender makeup of the people who cover sports has profound implications on what's stated and broadcasted, and a new report raises a troubling question for the sports sections of newspapers and websites, writes @mikefreemanNFL.
https://t.co/usLYivuZIH

[FootballsFearlessActivists @NFLsFearless]

@MikeTanier And we thought our mail was slow. 😅

[FootballsFearlessActivists @NFLsFearless]

@timwilliamsart And you're being kind.

[FootballsFearlessActivists @NFLsFearless]

If you watch/listen to one thing today, Romelu will make you think and hopefully, act. Be an ally.

[CNN Sports @cnnsport]

"I think we can take stronger positions. Yeah, we are taking the knee ... but sometimes after the game, you see another insult."

Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku has questioned the effectiveness of players taking the knee before kick off.

👉 https://t.co/Qb9r5tq1rx

[FootballsFearlessActivists @NFLsFearless]

We taunt in fantasy football, too. No harm and certainly, no foul.

[Joseph Gems @joeygems]

@carronJphillips @Deadspin Why doesn’t the players association get involved? If the players all agree, they should get rid of these. My friends taunt the crap out of each other when we play sports. It’s no big deal.

[vince in bono malum @WilliamJMcDerm1]

@carronJphillips @Deadspin There was no outpouring of support for the NFL action. Taunting is a non-issue w/fan base. Always thought the taunter is a little unhinged. And what’s up with players who appear angry when celebrating a TD. And why does Gronk want to break the football when spiking a TD? Strange.

[Joseph Gems @joeygems]

@carronJphillips @Deadspin We used to taunt each other playing Tecmo Bowl football. Who cares?

[FootballsFearlessActivists @NFLsFearless]

1- Didn't know taunting was a problem, didn't hear complaints after last NFL season.
2- NFL rule created where one was not necessary.
3- Reason for unnecessary rule is overwhelming leading toward Carron's take.

[Carron J. Phillips @carronJphillips]

After the fallout from blackballing #Kaepernick and exposure for race norming, this is their way of telling white America: “Hey, don’t worry. We still have these ni**ers on a tight leash.”

The #NFL 's taunting penalty is racist.

My latest: @Deadspin

https://t.co/YE52D5UiWT

[FootballsFearlessActivists @NFLsFearless]

Kaepernick spurred the modern protest movement that will never again, shut up and dribble.

[Michael Lee @MrMichaelLee]

Had a great time during a @PoliticsProse conversation last night with @EdgeofSports about his new book, "The Kaepernick Effect." It's been 5 years since Kap took a knee & while the impact is already being felt, athlete protests have broader lasting effects we often don't consider

[FootballsFearlessActivists @NFLsFearless]

Ad campaign aims to remove barriers or stigma of saying the wrong thing about race, and say the right thing -- talk and grow toward unity: https://t.co/8dEzfFnvHl

[FootballsFearlessActivists @NFLsFearless]

HOW will you walk your talk this weekend? #fightracism #socialjusticereform

[Roy Peter Clark @RoyRoy000A7]

Why I read everything: including side of Kleenex box, designed so you can cut out a piece and create a bookmark: “Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it.”

[USA TODAY Sports @usatodaysports]

Minnie Miñoso's legacy lives on as 'Jackie Robinson' of Latino players. https://t.co/RBTBn0BJ4w

[FootballsFearlessActivists @NFLsFearless]

@nrarmour He's right.

[FootballsFearlessActivists @NFLsFearless]

"Panelists discussed the hypocrisy in the treatment of Black protesters, compared to white rioters during the Jan. 6 insurrection at the nation's Capitol."

[FootballsFearlessActivists @NFLsFearless]

.@HolleyandSmith re your conversation with @EdgeofSports - remember that along with Kaepernick and those who followed his social justice fight do so with conviction, even as they/families were threatened. For fighting against racism and for equality. The fight goes on. #fearless

[USA TODAY Sports @usatodaysports]

When @Kaepernick7 appeared on the @NevadaFootball stadium video board, a roar of cheers erupted in the stadium, although some boos could also be heard. https://t.co/bivGht0muE

[Resist Programming 🛰 @RzstProgramming]

The NFL has denied Colin Kaepernick work for a longer period of time than pro boxing banned Muhammad Ali (1,310 days: March 22, 1967 - October 26, 1970). #NFLKickoff