#StandWithKaep

[monicalorandavis]

J.Lo and Shakira’s halftime show was good

I have watched it and rewatched it and taken my time to mull it over. The verdict is: I thought it was good. I didn’t think it was “OH MY GOD, cancel my plans I must learn this choreography immediately”-good and I’ve been there before.

In fact, four years ago when Beyonce performed at the half-time show with Bruno Mars (and Coldplay), I did need to shut my life down and recuperate. I was shook. Beyonce, you see, invoked another era and still thrived in the present. She, like the very best artists, hearkened back feelings, moments, nostalgia of yore and challenged it with the full toolbox of the culture at present. She was a Black Panther and an alien and everything in between. I am not even a die-hard Beyonce stan like that but as far as Super Bowl half-time performances go, we’re all still waiting for anyone to top her.

I know, I know, Prince sang in the rain and his two dancers somehow managed to avoid devastating catastrophes on stage. Guitar solos, sex appeal and, again, all that rain. I don’t know how it happened either. Prince was a beautiful pixie-sex-god. Simple as that. Don’t overthink his contributions to the culture. His sex appeal exists in a different realm than the physical. We do not yet have the words to describe the colors he painted with. So, no, I will not compare Beyonce’s performance to his. Beyonce is many things, but she’s firmly, confidently a woman. Meaning she’s of this world, not fairy land, so we can not explain away her drive or success as coincidental. She is the hardest working woman in show business (though J.Lo appears to be right behind her). But she is a woman nonetheless. All of her hard work is pounded out step by step, day by day, meal by meal, soundcheck by soundcheck. She’s a craftswoman and, in addition to her talent, I believe that’s why she’s the queen. No one can outwork her and I love a work ethic. I believe we all do.

And that brings us back to the matter at hand, the halftime show was good. They clearly worked hard on a dazzling show. No if’s and’s or but’s about it. Anyone denying that is either racist or sexist and I won’t engage with a third option.

Let’s now take a moment to address the blow-back from the right wing (who, I fear, is being stupid on purpose at this point), J.Lo and Shakira have beautiful bodies that they’ve clearly spent decades toning and gyrating and choreographing with. I will not tolerate any bad-mouthing about their overt sexiness and lack of taste. I hate America’s prudishness when it comes to our female artists. Especially when we’ve promoted Britney Spears since she was 17 talking about ‘Hit me baby, one more time’. It always feels like we take greater offense when the women being discussed are non-white (yes, I am citing the Janet Jackson nipple-gate scenario). We (the larger “we”, not me personally) applaud the Victoria’s Secret fashion show but now we want to condemn these beautiful women, over 40, for loving their bodies and showing them off on the biggest stage of their careers? Make it make sense. Is it because they’re Latina? Or have thicker thighs than those models? Or is it because they seem totally self-possessed and in charge of how they present themselves? Do we hate women being in charge that much? How is one sexiness acceptable and the other isn’t?

The Victoria’s Secret fashion show appears on CBS. That’s as basic cable as it can get. I wonder if it boils down to the Super Bowl being a “family-friendly” show and the VS fashion show is explicitly sexier. Perhaps these critics were just caught off-guard and they hate surprises! (But just take one look at the asses on some of these players in those see-through pants and tell me that the whole premise of the NFL is not the lovechild of a horny Grindr executive! I dare you.)

Plus, to the point about J.Lo and Shakira being half-naked, they better be! They are athletes and athletes get hot! (We don’t expect tennis players to cover up.) Of course they wanted to show off what they’ve worked their entire lives for. Nobody gets in that kind of shape on accident. Plus, it felt right to showcase their athleticism on America’s greatest stage surrounded by other athletes for the world to see. To dance that hard and work all that hair and appear to be having the time of your life is grueling! They pulled it off swimmingly. Dare I say, joyfully??

Now, where the show falters for me is this, it did not shock or stun or educate me. And I know the last one sounds funny but let me explain. I do not need live performances to give me an education in a classic sense. But I do like art, and that includes cheesy half-time shows, to reveal something of the artist. So in that sense, I do look for some emotional or spiritual education to take place. Show me something I don’t know, if you will. Give me some reveal, some baring of the soul. And, I don’t think anyone can say we got that.

Yes, J.Lo referenced ‘Hustlers’ with a gorgeous pole-dancing number which I adored as a political statement to the Oscars (a real, ‘How you like me now?’). And, Shakira played guitar and the drums and did some very cool Afro-Latino dance moves that broke from her tradition of wacky inflatable tube man gyrations. We could say her performance felt very global and that felt cool. And yes, most overtly, little kids sang in cages. They might’ve been Cinderella-inspired beautiful, shimmering, easily-escapable cages...but, didn’t we want more?

It’s not J.Lo or Shakira’s job to stick it to the man at the most watched television event of the year. But I did leave the performance really craving a more biting indictment of our country’s hypocrisy. Remember, this is the year after every artist under the sun (except Adam Levine) refused to perform the half-time show as a show of solidarity with Colin Kaepernick. In spite of the NFL’s hardest-hitting attempts at addressing police brutality with some pointed commercials, no NFL executive or spokesperson made a statement in regards to it. They left all the explanation to the families of the victims of the violence. And needless to say, those people were black. Because, as always, we expect black people to solve racism.

So, I think you’ll excuse me for expecting a heavier hitting political statement. Is it unrealistic? Yes. But so was Beyonce pulling off a Black Panther inspired performance in the face of the NFL and entire country. I wanted to love, love, love the half-time show and I certainly enjoyed it. I mean, how could I not?! They’re both so gorgeous! And fun. And cool. God, I’d love just one day with either of their hair stylists but amazing hair simply can not make a political statement on its own. And I wanted juuuuust a little bit more.

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#TakeAKnee

Disclaimer, This is not for the “faint hearted.” spare me. Do not try to defend white supremacy here. feign ignorance else where.

Like many, I’m a huge football fan. I look forward to the fall and Football Sundays. I’m ready to pull out all of my gear and rep my team. But this year, has felt very different. I did attempt to watch the season openers, but it was kind of hard to actually devote any emotion to the game.

#TakeAKnee

Just for background info, Colin Kaepernick, chose to use his platform as a professional  football player, to protest racial injustice and police brutality/accountability. #TakeAKnee At the time, in 2016, and counting, many more black lives have been taken at the hands of police officers. And there has been a severe lack of police accountability, Even with the recent issue with the NFL’s own Michael Bennett, who has recently accused the Vegas police of racism, He was racially profiled.

Kaepernick’s intent was never to disrespect the flag or veterans. And he has been very respectful and firm thus far. That was just another “excuse” used to rile up those with white privilege. The same people who are unaware that there is a U.S code that pertains to the American Flag that they break on a daily basis. *shrugs*

Here is where the rant comes in

Let’s fast forward to 2017. Not only is Kaepernick unemployed. Some of his colleagues tried to justify why he doesn’t have a job. And many are currently coming forward stating that he’s better than a lot of the quarterbacks currently on the league. The “President” of what’s to be the free world, Donald Trump, decided to issue this statement at a live rally in Alabama. “Wouldn’t you love to see one of these NFL owners, when somebody disrespects our flag, you’d say, ‘Get that son of a bitch’ off the field right now. Out! He’s fired”

Disrespect the flag? the same flag he refused to go to war for? The same flag he chooses not to salute? Or, how Trump is trying to spin this as an insult to veterans. The same people he mocks and disrespects on a regular basis.

How can the president of a nation feel that it’s okay to disrespect the people that live within it. Rude doesn’t even begin to describe the type of man we have in office right now. He lacks integrity, intelligence, compassion and chill. He does not have any type of conscious or any morals. It’s embarrassing that his man can represent us as a whole and continue to divide America on its ill foundation. Trump is just highlighting what America has been forever. There’s just no hiding it this time.

“Get that son of a bitch off the field right now. He’s Fired”

First and foremost, this statement, is directed towards the minorities that play in the NFL. Specifically, African Americans. How the hell are African American’s considered SOB’s but the white supremacist and Nazi’s from the rally were “very fine men”? Maybe I missed the part where the NFL players were violent and attacking people that disagreed? Maybe I missed the part where Colin Kaepernick didn’t peacefully protest or was disrespectful.

The expectation that any one should stand for a flag and anthem that does NOT fly for them, is ridiculous. Think about it, Blacks are good enough to DIE for this country but aren’t good enough to be PROTECTED in THIS country. HOW? And people can’t step out of their own privilege long enough to see the problem.

People of color fight alongside white’s in our military. They are accepted into the military the same. They risk and lay down their lives to protect our freedom and liberties. Which includes the pursuit of happiness, freedom of speech ALONG with our right to choose.  How can one continuously live and die for this flag, just to fear getting gunned down by a police officer as a CIVILIAN, because they feel threatened by the color of that Vet’s skin. OR They are still being racially profiled and called a “Nigger” all because they live here. They have sacrificed and given just as much as the next.

Or let’s not overlook the fact that EXCESSIVE FORCE is still a thing and is still “acceptable” to be used when African-Americans are confronted by police. JUST because the police officer feels “threatened” by the color of someone’s skin. These people are DYING!!! And there is no form of justice or peace for their families.

But Colin’s Mama. tweeted the perfect response to Trump, “Guess that makes me a proud bitch!” – You better stand by your son Mama Kaep. It should have never gotten to this point, but hey, we are here and proud.

ugh

I can’t say that I’m proud to be American. In fact, I’ve never been proud and at the rate this country is going, I most likely will never be. I’m with Kaep. I can’t watch the games. I genuinely have zero interest. I feel disgusted, that people don’t mind seeing these black folks play and get their fantasy points up. But can’t stomach the fact that these players feel that the lives of people who look like them are in jeopardy; so they kneel. They silently protest for those that have been murdered. They kneel to bring awareness. If you have an issue that someone is kneeling during the anthem and not the fact that they are being gunned down in cold blood. YOU are a part of the problem.

It’s been beautiful watching the teams stand together in unison. It would just be nice for this to be the beginning of change for Blacks in America. Even to see, Dolphin’s safety, Michael Thomas, get teary eyed about the change he wants to facilitate for his daughter, and how disrespected felt by the president of the United States.  My hope is that the coaches and owners can continue to stand and back their players of color. And for those that can’t, for the teams that are threatening their players, it’s a shame. African Americans make up 70% of the NFL. SEVENTY FREAKIN PERCENT. But there’s an issue when they kneel.

#TakeAKnee

Kaep started a movement and took the backlash that came with it. To stand for all of those that look like him and feel as helpless as he does. He’s not a “Son of a bitch” by any means. This man has shown more civility, integrity and respect for the people; than this president. He can’t be blamed for the divide. And there can’t be anymore sugar coating what is happening in this country anymore. People aren’t upset about the flag, they���re just upset that we’re “ungrateful”  and not “appreciative” that we’re allowed to live here. Regardless of how we’re being treated. The expectation for when they say “jump” is ” how high”. They don’t like when we say, “no”.

[taurian-fkbonline]

Collin Kaepernick is @sportsillustrated Person of the Year #standwithKaep #sportsillustrated #personoftheyear

[realgsrealsports-blog]

If you're in New Orleans...Plan your Super Troll Sunday the correct way today... (...not that I had ever planned to watch anyway #StandWithKaep But to each his own.) #Repost @timothydavidray with @get_repost ・・・ Looking for something to do today after church? New Orleans had an entire line-up of events to celebrate our amazing #NewOrleansSaints and make sure a certain league knows we have better things to do with our time on this #SuperTrollSunday. Also, @traceysnola is showing the REAL game, #SuperBowlXLIV . Thanks to my brother @runwithjason for posting this super cool graphic. #Saints #BoycottBowl #WeWasRobbed https://www.instagram.com/p/BtbSVBZlLFJDwQf5OaUkIelst1yUrrD4W0Cqkw0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1i2wyk04rzrb9

[scribesandvibes]

#artisactivism / #stillirise via @occasionalsuperstar ・・・ F’ a #superbowlparty, I'd rather host a #spellingbee. This weekend, All I care about is #THEBLACKECONOMY. Peace to the brothers and sisters that are set to make profits. #BlackLives will only matter when we hit ‘em in the pockets. If #moneytalks, They only listen when you silence their profits. If money talks louder than words, #THEBLACKDOLLAR is a prophet. The message is loud and clear; Just look at the Jew and Queer, #ECONOMICCITIZENSHIP has awarded them a voice in the world economy. Even #SilenceSpeaks: Have you no idea what THE BLACK DOLLAR means to the economy? BLACK LIVES WILL NEVER MATTER, UNTIL THE BLACK DOLLAR MATTERS. It takes money to win wars Yet you're so quick to sellout; That's why you and yours have never mattered. When's #theBlackMan gonna support the #BlackMan? Why we can't KEEP THE BLACK DOLLAR IN #THEBLACKHAND? Why I don't see Asians, Jews, Hispanics, or Europeans buying from the Black Man? There is no economic alliance, Asians buy from Asians, Jews buy from Jews, and so on, Yet the Black Man buys from every man but the Black Man?! There will be no #economiccleanse of non-colored communities! They're getting filthy rich off of their ethinic dollar and THE BLACK DOLLAR. How do these pigment deficient ethnic groups own more businesses in THE BLACK COMMUNITY than THE BLACK'S IN THE COMMUNITY? When we gonna talk about how Asian-on-Asian, Jewish-on-Jewish, Hispanic-on-Hispanic, & European-on-European business has been depleting THE BLACK COMMUNITY? Why do these white media outlets push a Black-on-Black crime agenda yet fail to report how this capitalist system has been siphoning the lifeblood out of BLACK COMMUNITIES? Sometimes I think the only thing that was integrated was THE BLACK DOLLAR; They separated you from #financialfreedom and rused emotional walls to justify mass incarceration and lily-white communities. But don't mind me… I tend to think anybody Black that can't #standwithKaep is crowned with an invisible maga hat. All this super bowl shucking-and-jiving got me super tight, In lieu of the fact that #IMROOTINGFOREVERYBODYBLACK. -Stevie #blackdollarsmatter https://www.instagram.com/p/Bta8zCGBQpR/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1u0iita7nh2gy

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[nerdlifeisbetterthanreallife]

I SUPPORT COLIN KAEPERNICK #standwithkaep Another day we are having the same discussion but on a bigger scale. Whole football teams are staying in the locker room during the national anthem. Need I remind you that this rookie started a peaceful protest by kneeling during the national anthem. And he started a movement. It’s just like Rosa parks refusing to give up her seat at the front of the bus 60 years ago. We always say how bad these protests are, how is it any different than the black power fist by John Carlos and tommy smith 50 years ago And it’s civil disobedience like that that starts a movement. I posted that last night but I did it because I found that joke hilarious but in reality, if we are going to criticize the people who are standing up for their RIGHT TO PROTEST, let them be. It’s better than being sprayed with freezing cold water and hit with rubber bullets and concussion grenades because you’re protecting a sacred Native American land. But I digress. We need to support the NFL because the only way to start a conversation is with this kind of protest

[4evahaka]

#D9ForJustice #D9ForChange #StandWithKaepernick #StandWithKaep #KappaAlphaPsi #1911 #KAPsi #Kappas #Nupes #KAPsi1911 #ViaTwitter: @chuckmodi1

[soulofablkpoet]

I don’t really play video games—although I may reward myself with a game system after my Phd—but this is f’d up. #KarmaIsABiznitch #StandWithKaep ✊🏾 via Instagram https://ift.tt/2ODyh6V

[lorettalivingston6911]

It's Not Just LeBron James — SO MANY Sports Stars Are Making Donald Trump Look Like A Fool!

how I looked younger without plastic surgery

Not only are NBA and NFL stars using Saturday morning to make Donald Trump look like a complete idiot (and a white supremacist bigot), they're using his very favorite method of communication to do it!!

So great!!

As we reported earlier this morning, The Donald drew a TON of controversy from dis-inviting the NBA's Golden State Warriors from the White House after star Stephen Curry's anti-Trump comments.

Couple that with Trump's bizarre and highly unacceptable comments about football last night in Alabama, too.

Related: Trump Blocked Stage 4 Cancer Patient For Criticizing Him

But now, things are going a step further: the sports world is busting back!!! We are SO here for this!!!

Ch-ch-check out ALL these athletes who are absolutely DRAGGING Donald Trump over his outright bigotry and incredible pettiness (below)!!!

The behavior of the President is unacceptable and needs to be addressed. If you do not Condemn this divisive Rhetoric you are Condoning it!! — Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) September 23, 2017

Does anyone tell trump to stick to politics, like they tell us to stick to sports? Smh. — Eric Ebron (@Ebron85) September 23, 2017

Where was Trumps "son of a bitch" comments when the racists gathered in Charlottesville?! He spoke about them in a respectable way smh — Jermon Bushrod (@j_bushrod7475) September 23, 2017

#Kaepernick we riding with you bro ✊🏾 — Reggie Bush (@ReggieBush) September 23, 2017

We will never back down. We no longer can afford to stick to sports. http://pic.twitter.com/Ec3Bc4qt9h — DeMaurice Smith (@DeSmithNFLPA) September 23, 2017

Continue to use your voices and your platforms for racial equality and to stop injustices in our communities. This is bigger than us!!! ✊🏿 — Michael Thomas (@Michael31Thomas) September 23, 2017

Trump!! 😔😔😔😔😔😔😔 — Thomas Davis (@ThomasDavisSDTM) September 23, 2017

It is a sad day when the #POTUS seeks to disregard and punish American citizens for peacefully exercising their constitutional rights. https://t.co/QPvrKDS29D — Benjamin Watson (@BenjaminSWatson) September 23, 2017

What an emphatic response, where was this passion in response to Charlottesville...🤔 https://t.co/OkVZTdloXx — Max Garcia (@MGarcia_76) September 23, 2017

With everything that's going on in our country, why are YOU focused on who's kneeling and visiting the White House??? #StayInYoLane — Chris Paul (@CP3) September 23, 2017

And I doubt he's man enough to call any of those players a son of a bitch to their face... — Chris Paul (@CP3) September 23, 2017

Everything @jemelehill said seem just about 100% accurate now it was 99.9 trump,NFL owners ... read between the lines it's clear #woke — LaMike james (@LaMichaelJames) September 23, 2017

One more time in case he or they didn’t get it the first time. Fuck you @realDonaldTrump & stay away from our sport. — DEC Management (@davidcanter) September 23, 2017

It's amazing that the most divisive person in this entire country is the President of the United States...he says whatever he wants — Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) September 23, 2017

Ppl said it was disrespectful not going to the White House..I’m sure they are quiet about us being called "sons of bitches" 🤦🏿‍♂️(D-Mac) — Devin&Jason McCourty (@McCourtyTwins) September 23, 2017

It's really sad man ... our president is a asshole — Lesean McCoy (@CutonDime25) September 23, 2017

I'm a full supporter of the Flag & This country! Trust Me! But this can't be real! https://t.co/GAPkZPB8hz — Rishard Matthews (@_RMatthews) September 23, 2017

It's a shame and disgrace when you have the President of the US calling citizens of the country sons of a bitches. — Bishop Sankey (@BishopSankey) September 23, 2017

So the BLACK NFL PLAYERS are SON OF A BITCH now WOW — Chris Baker (@cbakerswaggy) September 23, 2017

Why is it that there is an issue with the idea of white supremacy but not the white supremacists themselves? 45 can’t condone them, when he is one of them. It will be interesting to see how the NFL owners who did donate to 45’s cause in the White House, will respond. Now is a time for players to take a stronger stand, no longer thinking it doesn’t involve them directly. When everyone goes out on that field to play, beliefs, ethnicities, religions, and way of life mean nothing. Being the best means everything. Football has provided purpose and direction to countless, and yet, the same field on which they have freedom to play, they don’t have the freedom to kneel to stand up for their own rights? When you are the majority group in a league, you have the power to change history. That requires our own boycotting of attending and watching games as well. Even if your organizations don’t stand behind you, we do. #StandWithKaep #BiggerThanTheGame #NFLBoycott #ItStartsWithUsA post shared by Josh Powell (@josh21powell) on Sep 23, 2017 at 8:06am PDT

WHITE SUPREMACIST IN THE OVAL OFFICE!!! Donald J Trump — Adewale Ogunleye (@aotheprince93) September 23, 2017

Trump stay in ur place... football have nothing to do wit u smh — Zach Brown (@ZachBrown_55) September 23, 2017

When will people learn that fear won’t make someone sit down. It quite possibly will make more stand up for what they believe in. — Chris Conley (@_flight17_) September 23, 2017

😳😳😳 yo this man is wildin’!!!!! https://t.co/KZOnGrKUd4 — Emmanuel Acho (@thEMANacho) September 23, 2017

So Trumpster is more mad at "son of a bi!@&" athletes than he was the neo-nazi's in Charlottesville. How am I not surprised? — Lance Moore (@LanceMoore16) September 23, 2017

Why people think pro atheletes are put on this earth just to play sports??? Baffles me! — Jalen Reeves-Maybin (@ReevesMaybin) September 23, 2017

Something is really wrong with him. It's 2017 and this guy is really the president of the United States! He's not my president! ✊🏾✊️✊🏻#Unity https://t.co/K94eSLyEid — Earl Wolff (@Ewolff28) September 23, 2017

Only validates @Kaepernick7 bringing social injustice to light, he kneeled hoping it'd bring attention to what he believed in... Has it not? — cameron jordan (@camjordan94) September 23, 2017

Your a Clown 🤡. @realDonaldTrump - and yo dumbass fired !! @StephenCurry30

For President !!! — Baron Davis (@BaronDavis) September 23, 2017

Steph "very well thought, and eloquently presented ". Thank you for speaking for the majority. A "Mr October tip of the cap" — Reggie Jackson (@mroctober) September 23, 2017

Back in the day when it used to mean something 🤷🏾‍♂️ http://pic.twitter.com/ZiM27G4rvd — Kelechi Osemele (@KOseven0) September 23, 2017

So inspiring!!

More athletes need to speak out!! Don't just stick to sports!!

Yes!!!

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 #TakeTheKnee #FreedomOfSpeech

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#TakeAKnee

Disclaimer, This is not for the “faint hearted.” spare me. Do not try to defend white supremacy here. feign ignorance else where.

Like many, I’m a huge football fan. I look forward to the fall and Football Sundays. I’m ready to pull out all of my gear and rep my team. But this year, has felt very different. I did attempt to watch the season openers, but it was kind of hard to actually devote any emotion to the game.

#TakeAKnee

Just for background info, Colin Kaepernick, chose to use his platform as a professional  football player, to protest racial injustice and police brutality/accountability. #TakeAKnee At the time, in 2016, and counting, many more black lives have been taken at the hands of police officers. And there has been a severe lack of police accountability, Even with the recent issue with the NFL’s own Michael Bennett, who has recently accused the Vegas police of racism, He was racially profiled.

Kaepernick’s intent was never to disrespect the flag or veterans. And he has been very respectful and firm thus far. That was just another “excuse” used to rile up those with white privilege. The same people who are unaware that there is a U.S code that pertains to the American Flag that they break on a daily basis. *shrugs*

Here is where the rant comes in

Let’s fast forward to 2017. Not only is Kaepernick unemployed. Some of his colleagues tried to justify why he doesn’t have a job. And many are currently coming forward stating that he’s better than a lot of the quarterbacks currently on the league. The “President” of what’s to be the free world, Donald Trump, decided to issue this statement at a live rally in Alabama. “Wouldn’t you love to see one of these NFL owners, when somebody disrespects our flag, you’d say, ‘Get that son of a bitch’ off the field right now. Out! He’s fired”

Disrespect the flag? the same flag he refused to go to war for? The same flag he chooses not to salute? Or, how Trump is trying to spin this as an insult to veterans. The same people he mocks and disrespects on a regular basis.

How can the president of a nation feel that it’s okay to disrespect the people that live within it. Rude doesn’t even begin to describe the type of man we have in office right now. He lacks integrity, intelligence, compassion and chill. He does not have any type of conscious or any morals. It’s embarrassing that his man can represent us as a whole and continue to divide America on its ill foundation. Trump is just highlighting what America has been forever. There’s just no hiding it this time.

“Get that son of a bitch off the field right now. He’s Fired”

First and foremost, this statement, is directed towards the minorities that play in the NFL. Specifically, African Americans. How the hell are African American’s considered SOB’s but the white supremacist and Nazi’s from the rally were “very fine men”? Maybe I missed the part where the NFL players were violent and attacking people that disagreed? Maybe I missed the part where Colin Kaepernick didn’t peacefully protest or was disrespectful.

The expectation that any one should stand for a flag and anthem that does NOT fly for them, is ridiculous. Think about it, Blacks are good enough to DIE for this country but aren’t good enough to be PROTECTED in THIS country. HOW? And people can’t step out of their own privilege long enough to see the problem.

People of color fight alongside white’s in our military. They are accepted into the military the same. They risk and lay down their lives to protect our freedom and liberties. Which includes the pursuit of happiness, freedom of speech ALONG with our right to choose.  How can one continuously live and die for this flag, just to fear getting gunned down by a police officer as a CIVILIAN, because they feel threatened by the color of that Vet’s skin. OR They are still being racially profiled and called a “Nigger” all because they live here. They have sacrificed and given just as much as the next.

Or let’s not overlook the fact that EXCESSIVE FORCE is still a thing and is still “acceptable” to be used when African-Americans are confronted by police. JUST because the police officer feels “threatened” by the color of someone’s skin. These people are DYING!!! And there is no form of justice or peace for their families.

But Colin’s Mama. tweeted the perfect response to Trump, “Guess that makes me a proud bitch!” – You better stand by your son Mama Kaep. It should have never gotten to this point, but hey, we are here and proud.

ugh

I can’t say that I’m proud to be American. In fact, I’ve never been proud and at the rate this country is going, I most likely will never be. I’m with Kaep. I can’t watch the games. I genuinely have zero interest. I feel disgusted, that people don’t mind seeing these black folks play and get their fantasy points up. But can’t stomach the fact that these players feel that the lives of people who look like them are in jeopardy; so they kneel. They silently protest for those that have been murdered. They kneel to bring awareness. If you have an issue that someone is kneeling during the anthem and not the fact that they are being gunned down in cold blood. YOU are a part of the problem.

It’s been beautiful watching the teams stand together in unison. It would just be nice for this to be the beginning of change for Blacks in America. Even to see, Dolphin’s safety, Michael Thomas, get teary eyed about the change he wants to facilitate for his daughter, and how disrespected felt by the president of the United States.  My hope is that the coaches and owners can continue to stand and back their players of color. And for those that can’t, for the teams that are threatening their players, it’s a shame. African Americans make up 70% of the NFL. SEVENTY FREAKIN PERCENT. But there’s an issue when they kneel.

#TakeAKnee

Kaep started a movement and took the backlash that came with it. To stand for all of those that look like him and feel as helpless as he does. He’s not a “Son of a bitch” by any means. This man has shown more civility, integrity and respect for the people; than this president. He can’t be blamed for the divide. And there can’t be anymore sugar coating what is happening in this country anymore. People aren’t upset about the flag, they’re just upset that we’re “ungrateful”  and not “appreciative” that we’re allowed to live here. Regardless of how we’re being treated. The expectation for when they say “jump” is ” how high”. They don’t like when we say, “no”.

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It's Not Just LeBron James — SO MANY Sports Stars Are Making Donald Trump Look Like A Fool!

Not only are NBA and NFL stars using Saturday morning to make Donald Trump look like a complete idiot (and a white supremacist bigot), they're using his very favorite method of communication to do it!!

So great!!

As we reported earlier this morning, The Donald drew a TON of controversy from dis-inviting the NBA's Golden State Warriors from the White House after star Stephen Curry's anti-Trump comments.

Couple that with Trump's bizarre and highly unacceptable comments about football last night in Alabama, too.

Related: Trump Blocked Stage 4 Cancer Patient For Criticizing Him

But now, things are going a step further: the sports world is busting back!!! We are SO here for this!!!

Ch-ch-check out ALL these athletes who are absolutely DRAGGING Donald Trump over his outright bigotry and incredible pettiness (below)!!!

The behavior of the President is unacceptable and needs to be addressed. If you do not Condemn this divisive Rhetoric you are Condoning it!! — Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) September 23, 2017

Does anyone tell trump to stick to politics, like they tell us to stick to sports? Smh. — Eric Ebron (@Ebron85) September 23, 2017

Where was Trumps "son of a bitch" comments when the racists gathered in Charlottesville?! He spoke about them in a respectable way smh — Jermon Bushrod (@j_bushrod7475) September 23, 2017

#Kaepernick we riding with you bro ✊🏾 — Reggie Bush (@ReggieBush) September 23, 2017

We will never back down. We no longer can afford to stick to sports. http://pic.twitter.com/Ec3Bc4qt9h — DeMaurice Smith (@DeSmithNFLPA) September 23, 2017

Continue to use your voices and your platforms for racial equality and to stop injustices in our communities. This is bigger than us!!! ✊🏿 — Michael Thomas (@Michael31Thomas) September 23, 2017

Trump!! 😔😔😔😔😔😔😔 — Thomas Davis (@ThomasDavisSDTM) September 23, 2017

It is a sad day when the #POTUS seeks to disregard and punish American citizens for peacefully exercising their constitutional rights. https://t.co/QPvrKDS29D — Benjamin Watson (@BenjaminSWatson) September 23, 2017

What an emphatic response, where was this passion in response to Charlottesville...🤔 https://t.co/OkVZTdloXx — Max Garcia (@MGarcia_76) September 23, 2017

With everything that's going on in our country, why are YOU focused on who's kneeling and visiting the White House??? #StayInYoLane — Chris Paul (@CP3) September 23, 2017

And I doubt he's man enough to call any of those players a son of a bitch to their face... — Chris Paul (@CP3) September 23, 2017

Everything @jemelehill said seem just about 100% accurate now it was 99.9 trump,NFL owners ... read between the lines it's clear #woke — LaMike james (@LaMichaelJames) September 23, 2017

One more time in case he or they didn’t get it the first time. Fuck you @realDonaldTrump & stay away from our sport. — DEC Management (@davidcanter) September 23, 2017

It's amazing that the most divisive person in this entire country is the President of the United States...he says whatever he wants — Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) September 23, 2017

Ppl said it was disrespectful not going to the White House..I’m sure they are quiet about us being called "sons of bitches" 🤦🏿‍♂️(D-Mac) — Devin&Jason McCourty (@McCourtyTwins) September 23, 2017

It's really sad man ... our president is a asshole — Lesean McCoy (@CutonDime25) September 23, 2017

I'm a full supporter of the Flag & This country! Trust Me! But this can't be real! https://t.co/GAPkZPB8hz — Rishard Matthews (@_RMatthews) September 23, 2017

It's a shame and disgrace when you have the President of the US calling citizens of the country sons of a bitches. — Bishop Sankey (@BishopSankey) September 23, 2017

So the BLACK NFL PLAYERS are SON OF A BITCH now WOW — Chris Baker (@cbakerswaggy) September 23, 2017

Why is it that there is an issue with the idea of white supremacy but not the white supremacists themselves? 45 can’t condone them, when he is one of them. It will be interesting to see how the NFL owners who did donate to 45’s cause in the White House, will respond. Now is a time for players to take a stronger stand, no longer thinking it doesn’t involve them directly. When everyone goes out on that field to play, beliefs, ethnicities, religions, and way of life mean nothing. Being the best means everything. Football has provided purpose and direction to countless, and yet, the same field on which they have freedom to play, they don’t have the freedom to kneel to stand up for their own rights? When you are the majority group in a league, you have the power to change history. That requires our own boycotting of attending and watching games as well. Even if your organizations don’t stand behind you, we do. #StandWithKaep #BiggerThanTheGame #NFLBoycott #ItStartsWithUsA post shared by Josh Powell (@josh21powell) on Sep 23, 2017 at 8:06am PDT

WHITE SUPREMACIST IN THE OVAL OFFICE!!! Donald J Trump — Adewale Ogunleye (@aotheprince93) September 23, 2017

Trump stay in ur place... football have nothing to do wit u smh — Zach Brown (@ZachBrown_55) September 23, 2017

When will people learn that fear won’t make someone sit down. It quite possibly will make more stand up for what they believe in. — Chris Conley (@_flight17_) September 23, 2017

😳😳😳 yo this man is wildin’!!!!! https://t.co/KZOnGrKUd4 — Emmanuel Acho (@thEMANacho) September 23, 2017

So Trumpster is more mad at "son of a bi!@&" athletes than he was the neo-nazi's in Charlottesville. How am I not surprised? — Lance Moore (@LanceMoore16) September 23, 2017

Why people think pro atheletes are put on this earth just to play sports??? Baffles me! — Jalen Reeves-Maybin (@ReevesMaybin) September 23, 2017

Something is really wrong with him. It's 2017 and this guy is really the president of the United States! He's not my president! ✊🏾✊️✊🏻#Unity https://t.co/K94eSLyEid — Earl Wolff (@Ewolff28) September 23, 2017

Only validates @Kaepernick7 bringing social injustice to light, he kneeled hoping it'd bring attention to what he believed in... Has it not? — cameron jordan (@camjordan94) September 23, 2017

Your a Clown 🤡. @realDonaldTrump - and yo dumbass fired !! @StephenCurry30

For President !!! — Baron Davis (@BaronDavis) September 23, 2017

Steph "very well thought, and eloquently presented ". Thank you for speaking for the majority. A "Mr October tip of the cap" — Reggie Jackson (@mroctober) September 23, 2017

Back in the day when it used to mean something 🤷🏾‍♂️ http://pic.twitter.com/ZiM27G4rvd — Kelechi Osemele (@KOseven0) September 23, 2017

So inspiring!!

More athletes need to speak out!! Don't just stick to sports!!

Yes!!!

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#Athletes sit down and there's a public outcry. #Politicians not standing up for justice should be the public outcry. Unarmed men and women fall victim to those sworn to uphold the law... civil servants and critics sit on the sidelines. Athletes #takeaknee in #solidarity to draw attention to the public executions that we all saw... they're criticized for sitting on the sidelines. It's amazing how the same people that were defending the #confederateflag are now concerned with #patriotism. It's amazing how the same league that didn't bring athletes out for the #nationalanthem is now concerned with patriotism. I wonder... How does one fly a #confederatebattleflag yet pledge allegiance the #americanflag? I wonder... How does one step over #homelessveterans yet care so much about the brave #veterans that risked their lives for #theamericanflag? In case you missed it... a white man can commit a murder on videotape and never do a day in jail in the United States. To be specific... a Black man can get killed with his #handsup on videotape and before his body is laid to rest, the media will put his character on trial in the United States. We hashtag Black Lives Matter... yet the police are still killing Black men and women like it's open season. Hashtag Black Dollars Matter... then #buyblack, #standwithkaep and #boycottthenfl this entire season. -Stevie #blacklivesmatter #poem | #BlackDollarsMatter revisited