Today the NFL admits that they were wrong and should have supported Kaepernick's protest
Will you conservatives finally admit, that you and the "so-called" president got it wrong also ?(insert sound of crickets).
Today from CNBC;
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NFL condemns racism, admits ‘we were wrong’ not to listen to NFL player protests
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National Football League commissioner Roger Goodell released a recorded video to admit the league was “wrong” for not listening to players who protested against social injustice and police brutality.
Goodell said he wants players to continue to speak out through protesting, supported the Black Lives Matter movement, and offered his participation.
“I personally protest with you and want to be part of the much needed change in this country Without black players, there would be no National Football League,” Goodell said.
National Football League commissioner Roger Goodell admitted the league was “wrong” for failing to listen to players who protested social injustice, he said on Friday in a video.
In his second statement released since the May 25 death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man killed by police in Minnesota, Goodell used the roughly 80-second recorded message not only to “condemn the systemic oppression of black people” but also to admit fault for not listening to its players “earlier.”
Goodell said he wants players to continue to speak out through protesting, supported the Black Lives Matter movement, and offered his participation.
“I personally protest with you and want to be part of the much needed change in this country. Without black players, there would be no National Football League,” Goodell said.
Floyd died shortly after Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was recorded with his knee on Floyd’s neck following his plea of being unable to breathe. Chauvin and three other officers have been fired and charged in connection with Floyd’s death.
The video footage caused an outbreak of protests throughout the country, renewing conversation about police brutality and social injustice.
The NFL has come under fire since Floyd’s death, as the image of Chauvin kneeling on Floyd’s neck is being compared to former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick kneeling during the national anthem in 2016 to protest racism and oppression. The moved sparked years of controversy, lawsuits, an eventual settlement, and a blown attempt to reconcile after Kaepernick was blackballed.
Basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar joined CNBC’s “Closing Bell” on Tuesday to discuss the recent protests throughout the country following Floyd’s death, the killing of Breonna Taylor in Louisville and the Feb. 23 shooting of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia.
Abdul-Jabbar said the NFL needs to “prove to all of us that they mean what they say” following Goodell’s first statement to address the “systemic issues” facing minorities.
“We have to listen to people who are suffering,” Abdul-Jabbar said. He also called for law enforcement and companies to “understand the problem” facing blacks in America.
“Certain people among the ranks of police are racist or are afraid of people who don’t look like them,” Abdul-Jabbar said. “I think all of us would serve this issue if we can make friends with someone who doesn’t look like us. I think that is a key issue here, that too much of people’s humanity and their right to be a part of the American dream, that’s not recognized all the time, and that’s very unfortunate.”
NFL condemns racism, admits ‘we were wrong’ not to listen to NFL player protests
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National Football League commissioner Roger Goodell released a recorded video to admit the league was “wrong” for not listening to players who protested against social injustice and police brutality.
Goodell said he wants players to continue to speak out through protesting, supported the Black Lives Matter movement, and offered his participation.
“I personally protest with you and want to be part of the much needed change in this country Without black players, there would be no National Football League,” Goodell said.
National Football League commissioner Roger Goodell admitted the league was “wrong” for failing to listen to players who protested social injustice, he said on Friday in a video.
In his second statement released since the May 25 death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man killed by police in Minnesota, Goodell used the roughly 80-second recorded message not only to “condemn the systemic oppression of black people” but also to admit fault for not listening to its players “earlier.”
Goodell said he wants players to continue to speak out through protesting, supported the Black Lives Matter movement, and offered his participation.
“I personally protest with you and want to be part of the much needed change in this country. Without black players, there would be no National Football League,” Goodell said.
Floyd died shortly after Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was recorded with his knee on Floyd’s neck following his plea of being unable to breathe. Chauvin and three other officers have been fired and charged in connection with Floyd’s death.
The video footage caused an outbreak of protests throughout the country, renewing conversation about police brutality and social injustice.
The NFL has come under fire since Floyd’s death, as the image of Chauvin kneeling on Floyd’s neck is being compared to former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick kneeling during the national anthem in 2016 to protest racism and oppression. The moved sparked years of controversy, lawsuits, an eventual settlement, and a blown attempt to reconcile after Kaepernick was blackballed.
Basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar joined CNBC’s “Closing Bell” on Tuesday to discuss the recent protests throughout the country following Floyd’s death, the killing of Breonna Taylor in Louisville and the Feb. 23 shooting of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia.
Abdul-Jabbar said the NFL needs to “prove to all of us that they mean what they say” following Goodell’s first statement to address the “systemic issues” facing minorities.
“We have to listen to people who are suffering,” Abdul-Jabbar said. He also called for law enforcement and companies to “understand the problem” facing blacks in America.
“Certain people among the ranks of police are racist or are afraid of people who don’t look like them,” Abdul-Jabbar said. “I think all of us would serve this issue if we can make friends with someone who doesn’t look like us. I think that is a key issue here, that too much of people’s humanity and their right to be a part of the American dream, that’s not recognized all the time, and that’s very unfortunate.”
Comments (45)
This isn't about politics. It's about HUMAN RIGHTS !
However, the other methods were not working fast enough, as proven by the racial inequality,
including disproportionate police brutality and imprisonment.
I wish people would have paid attention and changed things without having to push the boundaries
of what you and/or others (including myself) may or may not consider acceptable behavior.
But, people were still being oppressed and that is FAR MORE UNACCEPTABLE.
People are extremely frustrated with the situation.
That is how revolutions arise, including the USA's. It's time for change ! Indeed, it's past due.
"It's been a long time coming."
S - Yes, I'm 'sure' he's happy being blackballed by the NFL.
He's bitter about being blackballed and I don't entirely blame him for feeling that way.
He was blackballed for 2 years and in the 3rd year that tryout was scheduled.
I do believe the majority will be kneeling at NFL games from now on...Including fans
to avoid the controversy.
A protest is supposed to start a buzz - talking about it.
It shouldn't take place when people can easily ignore it, because they will be more likely to do so.
You want it to be talked about. You want it 'in their face'.
What is being done to blacks is extremely obnoxious.
So, some obnoxiousness should be part of the protest to get people's attention and create a buzz.
The bigger buzz, the better.
"Yeah, but it's not as obnoxious as being killed by police..etc...."
Most reasonable people are willing to back the oppressed.
Hard headed idiots need more motivation. They have to actually fear, that they might lose something
before they are willing to sit down and negotiate. That's where the NFL is now.
Incredibly stupid people dig in and fight no matter what until it becomes clear, that they will lose something more significant than their dignity.
There are protests in just about every major city in the USA as well as less major ones. People have been shot, gassed, looted and killed. It is now WAY beyond where CK was.
They are at the Lincoln Memorial;
(insert sound of crickets).
Seriously though..
Let's talk about patriotism, propaganda, and the national anthem....
He claims he's Not Smart. I say he IS.
... One Cannot make such stuff up.
This 'phone text from Team Biden 24 hours ago ...
1,991 delegates.
That is how many you need to win in order to become the Democratic nominee. Thanks to all of you, we crossed this threshold last night.
It is an honor and a responsibility. I promise I will fight my hardest. Can you start my official candidacy off strong with a donation of $5 this morning?
Let's go win this thing. - Joe Biden
'Crats Really Did It --
They've Officially saddled themselves with an Alzheimer's Disease sufferer (and author of the Now scrutinized '94 Crime Bill) to head their National Ticket.
Let's Face It ...
Donor Owned Corporate 'Crats don't Seriously have a problem with Prez The Don ...
I have the Same Winter feet issues & deal with it in the same manner
However, I think LJ is urging for a change in attitude, rather than it being shut down.
Regardless, I like the concept where citizens of cities/regions become owners of sports teams.
Also, having ex-players as CEOs. The Florida Marlins as an example of the latter.
Or as in the case of the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA), the Cleveland Indians of Major League Baseball (MLB), and the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League (NHL)
being owned by the public. All 3 are publicly traded and thus, have to answer to stock holders.
Jim.. I do have a pair of Toasty Toes Heat me Slippers..They go into a microwave..They feel heavy as they have pouches of tourmaline beads..Really cute & trendy..I also have a cosy cuddler heat & hug me bear that is put into a microwave as well..My son purchased them for me cause he loves me
I went off topic but that's your fault
When your country treats people unequally because of their race.
so that the protest is ignored.
Standing united for a flag and a tune that represents a country which actively promotes racial discrimination through it's authorities' actions and inactions is not true unity.
If Aaron Brees wants to truly unite with equality for all he should be down on one knee with the rest of his team.
We all should.
It's time to vote them OUT.
The laws need to the change to term limits like presidential candidates.
Even that seems too long to endure corrupt and/or horrible 'leadership'.
Enough with the lifetime salary & benefits too.