Colin Kaepernick refuses “to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses Black people”...

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Owners will put up $250,000 annually and expect players to match that amount, totaling $500,000 for each team. 

 

[ghostdog56]

https://twitter.com/edgeofsports/status/936301300047900679

I get where Reid is coming from now but my only question is what's the end game? This was not a protest against the NFL and the NFL can't end racial injustices they were just using the NFL as a platform to bring awareness and its pretty clear that the government gives zero fucks about black issues so I want to know is it that he wants the NFL to do more or the government?

 

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https://twitter.com/sinow/status/936310239795826688
https://twitter.com/sinow/status/936311411059372038

 

[Mister B.]

I was JUST about to get this dude jersey, too....guess I'll stick with my Javone Kearse.

 

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https://twitter.com/ZBerm/status/936345380001861632

Good.. The jig is up on that fraud ass nigga...

 

[Shizlansky]

His statement makes sense.

As long as he committe to doing the work behind the scenes.

Because just kneeling is fucking wack.

 

[Focal Point]

Ha. Ha .. Ha. hes just one of the good ones who wont make to many waves... thats what they wont they dont want people that are militant.. to be the lead dogs of the cause. they want hand picked agreeable niggas.

The Hall... can't stop, won't stop, watching!

 

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http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...ns-philadelphia-eagles-protest-nfl-89m-pledge

Jenkins won't protest after NFL's $89M pledge

PHILADELPHIA -- Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins does not plan to protest during the national anthem before Sunday's game at the Seattle Seahawks.

Jenkins revealed his intention after the NFL and the Players Coalition, which Jenkins co-founded, joined in a partnership that calls for the league to contribute $89 million over seven years to projects dealing with criminal justice reform, law enforcement/community relations and education.

"I know a lot of people have kind of made a big deal about the money that the league has proposed, but I'm more concerned and more interested in the platform they're proposing," he said. "The reason I started raising my fist in the first place is to draw awareness to injustices in this country, disenfranchised people of color. I wanted to draw awareness.

"And so I think what the league is proposing is a platform and a campaign similar to what they've done with breast cancer awareness, My Cause, My Cleats, Salute to Service, but hopefully in an even bigger manner.

"And if we're able to amplify our voices to showcase those causes, those issues, to highlight grass-roots organizations who are doing the work and need support, to tell the stories of those people who have been wronged or left out, I think that's even more valuable than the cash amount. So hopefully, in good faith, that gets built out."

Jenkins said his decision to no longer raise his fist during the national anthem, as he has done since Week 2 of the 2016 season, applies to this upcoming Sunday.

"All of this really is in good faith, and I think if the league continues to come through or deliver on their word, then I see no need to go back to what I was doing."

Fellow safety Rodney McLeod has joined Jenkins in raising a fist in recent weeks, while defensive end Chris Long has been putting his arm around Jenkins as a sign of support during the anthem since the events in his hometown of Charlottesville, Virginia, this summer.

Jenkins said he was unaware whether his teammates or other members of the Players Coalition, a group of 40-plus men from across the league, will cease their demonstrations.

Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett called it "a great gesture" on the NFL's part to offer $89 million to social justice causes, saying: "I think most organizations aren't trying to find ways to give back, but I guess this is something that the players really want, and the players really want to be a part of, and I think the ownership wants to too, so we're just finding a way to do it."

Several players, including San Francisco 49ers safety Eric Reid, Miami Dolphins safety Michael Thomas and Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Russell Okung, broke away from the Players Coalition before the deal was announced because of disagreements over how Jenkins and former receiver Anquan Boldin have handled negotiations. Bennett said he supports both Jenkins and Reid.

According to ESPN's Jim Trotter and Jason Reid, commissioner Roger Goodell was furious over the players leaving the coalition. But during an afternoon call, Jenkins asked that Goodell and the owners continue to stand with the players and allow them to do important work in the community.

"It's been a trying process for the last year and a half," Jenkins said, "and I'm sure even moving forward there's going to be some growing pains and things we need to move through. But at the end of the day, I'm focused on solutions and outcomes. I really want to make an impact in my community. I want to make sure we do it in the right manner and that we accomplish what we set out to do when we first started to protest as players."

The agreement does not include language calling for players to end protests during the national anthem in exchange for funds; there's no implicit quid pro quo, Boldin confirmed, tweeting out a copy of the deal.

But the NFL hopes this effort will effectively end the peaceful yet controversial movement that former quarterback Colin Kaepernick started in 2016, when he refused to stand for the anthem, Trotter and Reid report.

"I think that's going to come down to each and every person," Jenkins said on whether the protests continue. "I know for me, I'm less concerned about the money and more concerned about the awareness, because I feel like the opportunity to use the NFL's stage will draw more money than we'd ever be able to do on our own."

 

[D. Morgan]

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/21621783/malcolm-jenkins-philadelphia-eagles-protest-nfl-89m-pledge

Jenkins won't protest after NFL's $89M pledge

PHILADELPHIA -- Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins does not plan to protest during the national anthem before Sunday's game at the Seattle Seahawks.

Jenkins revealed his intention after the NFL and the Players Coalition, which Jenkins co-founded, joined in a partnership that calls for the league to contribute $89 million over seven years to projects dealing with criminal justice reform, law enforcement/community relations and education.

"I know a lot of people have kind of made a big deal about the money that the league has proposed, but I'm more concerned and more interested in the platform they're proposing," he said. "The reason I started raising my fist in the first place is to draw awareness to injustices in this country, disenfranchised people of color. I wanted to draw awareness.

"And so I think what the league is proposing is a platform and a campaign similar to what they've done with breast cancer awareness, My Cause, My Cleats, Salute to Service, but hopefully in an even bigger manner.

"And if we're able to amplify our voices to showcase those causes, those issues, to highlight grass-roots organizations who are doing the work and need support, to tell the stories of those people who have been wronged or left out, I think that's even more valuable than the cash amount. So hopefully, in good faith, that gets built out."

Jenkins said his decision to no longer raise his fist during the national anthem, as he has done since Week 2 of the 2016 season, applies to this upcoming Sunday.

"All of this really is in good faith, and I think if the league continues to come through or deliver on their word, then I see no need to go back to what I was doing."

Fellow safety Rodney McLeod has joined Jenkins in raising a fist in recent weeks, while defensive end Chris Long has been putting his arm around Jenkins as a sign of support during the anthem since the events in his hometown of Charlottesville, Virginia, this summer.

Jenkins said he was unaware whether his teammates or other members of the Players Coalition, a group of 40-plus men from across the league, will cease their demonstrations.

Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett called it "a great gesture" on the NFL's part to offer $89 million to social justice causes, saying: "I think most organizations aren't trying to find ways to give back, but I guess this is something that the players really want, and the players really want to be a part of, and I think the ownership wants to too, so we're just finding a way to do it."

Several players, including San Francisco 49ers safety Eric Reid, Miami Dolphins safety Michael Thomas and Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Russell Okung, broke away from the Players Coalition before the deal was announced because of disagreements over how Jenkins and former receiver Anquan Boldin have handled negotiations. Bennett said he supports both Jenkins and Reid.

According to ESPN's Jim Trotter and Jason Reid, commissioner Roger Goodell was furious over the players leaving the coalition. But during an afternoon call, Jenkins asked that Goodell and the owners continue to stand with the players and allow them to do important work in the community.

"It's been a trying process for the last year and a half," Jenkins said, "and I'm sure even moving forward there's going to be some growing pains and things we need to move through. But at the end of the day, I'm focused on solutions and outcomes. I really want to make an impact in my community. I want to make sure we do it in the right manner and that we accomplish what we set out to do when we first started to protest as players."

The agreement does not include language calling for players to end protests during the national anthem in exchange for funds; there's no implicit quid pro quo, Boldin confirmed, tweeting out a copy of the deal.

But the NFL hopes this effort will effectively end the peaceful yet controversial movement that former quarterback Colin Kaepernick started in 2016, when he refused to stand for the anthem, Trotter and Reid report.

"I think that's going to come down to each and every person," Jenkins said on whether the protests continue. "I know for me, I'm less concerned about the money and more concerned about the awareness, because I feel like the opportunity to use the NFL's stage will draw more money than we'd ever be able to do on our own."

 

[The Lonious Monk]

I'm confused. Do ya'll think people should be protesting for the sake of protesting? I'm not saying whether he's right or wrong, but if he was protesting because he wanted to see some action and he think the NFL has taken an action that will allow him to do some real good for the cause, how is he wrong to stop kneeling. Kneeling ain't doing shit. Taking millions of dollars from the NFL to help organizations that are out there doing real work just might.

 

[D. Morgan]

I'm confused. Do ya'll think people should be protesting for the sake of protesting? I'm not saying whether he's right or wrong, but if he was protesting because he wanted to see some action and he think the NFL has taken an action that will allow him to do some real good for the cause, how is he wrong to stop kneeling. Kneeling ain't doing shit. Taking millions of dollars from the NFL to help organizations that are out there doing real work just might.

Not even going to go into full detail. The NFL hasn't taken any actions yet actually.

Also they set up a 12 person committee for control of the distribution of the money.

The committee breakdown is 5 players, 5 owners or representative of the owner and 2 people from the league office. We all know that the owners and league office are the same. So the players don't even have the majority say so in how and what organizations the money should go to.

Nothing was accomplished if you give up control of the dollars for what you protested for.

That nigga didn't kneel by the way he raised his fist.

 

[aneed123]

they threw money at them and they sold out... a price was put on their protest... niggas always put money over the cause. mlk and Rosa parks rollin round in their graves

 

[texas409]

darkskinned niggas always cooning out for the white mans approval and he a Que too. smfh

 

[Shizlansky]

they threw money at them and they sold out... a price was put on their protest... niggas always put money over the cause. mlk and Rosa parks rollin round in their graves

Do you consider yourself a sell out for watching the games?

 

[The Lonious Monk]

I'm confused. Do ya'll think people should be protesting for the sake of protesting? I'm not saying whether he's right or wrong, but if he was protesting because he wanted to see some action and he think the NFL has taken an action that will allow him to do some real good for the cause, how is he wrong to stop kneeling. Kneeling ain't doing shit. Taking millions of dollars from the NFL to help organizations that are out there doing real work just might.

Not even going to go into full detail. The NFL hasn't taken any actions yet actually.

Also they set up a 12 person committee for control of the distribution of the money.

The committee breakdown is 5 players, 5 owners or representative of the owner and 2 people from the league office. We all know that the owners and league office are the same. So the players don't even have the majority say so in how and what organizations the money should go to.

Nothing was accomplished if you give up control of the dollars for what you protested for.

That nigga didn't kneel by the way he raised his fist.

I hear you, but he obviously feels they are moving forward. If he's wrong, there's nothing stopping him from resuming his protests.

 

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https://twitter.com/thelakeshowking/status/936691815683518465

 

[playmaker88]

Shout out to Molly or recognizing real.

 

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http://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/la-sp-okung-players-coalition-20171201-story.html

Chargers' Russell Okung on his break with the Players Coalition: 'This goes beyond dollars and cents'

Chargers tackle Russell Okung, who has emerged as one of the leaders among NFL players pushing for social change, spoke Friday about why he’s left the Players Coalition, the group credited with receiving financial backing from the NFL’s owners to address issues of racial injustice.

Earlier this week the group, led by Philadelphia’s Malcolm Jenkins and retired player Anquan Boldin, agreed to a plan that would inject $89 million over seven years to multiple charities, including the United Negro College Fund, according to reports.

Soon after the deal was reported, San Francisco’s Eric Reid, Miami’s Michael Thomas and Okung posted messages on Twitter noting they were no longer associated with the coalition.

“I think, in order to understand what we’d do differently, you have to understand the full political and economic power of the league. When they engage us in ways we can kind of bring about change, that was my thinking — that we should be able to operate on full capacity on multiple levels,” Okung said Friday. “This goes beyond dollars and cents. It goes beyond just allocating funds from other initiatives that are just as important. It’s going to take a real commitment of us, leveraging the platform of the players and empowering us to really talk about these issues, police engagement and brutality.

“That’s just something, I feel, that’s been made into a farce.”

Okung, who has been raising a fist during the national anthem, said he’ll continue demonstrating Sunday.

“We are in a sport where we have people of color,” Okung said. “Men of color have prominent roles in this league as players. Now is a pivotal time to be able to leverage that correctly.”

The NFL has been immersed in controversy since former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick began protesting last season by kneeling during the playing of the national anthem because of police brutality.

Kaepernick’s role with the Players Coalition — or lack thereof — has been cited as part of the reason the group has fractured.

“I think you’ve got to keep in mind who started this whole thing, who sort of put himself on the line. There’s definitely some respect there. I believe this is the same league who has effectively blackballed him,” Okung said. “So when you’re dealing with a certain group of people, this entity as a league — you try to keep in mind, is this a reparation, or just $89 million?

“Reparation extends beyond just dollars and cents, in real change in policy and lobbying. I think that should be more at the forefront of what we’re trying to accomplish here.”

 

[aneed123]

they threw money at them and they sold out... a price was put on their protest... niggas always put money over the cause. mlk and Rosa parks rollin round in their graves

Do you consider yourself a sell out for watching the games?

yes when i do. ive cut back. i do t go to any sports bars to watch nfl nor do i watch like i used to. i check giant scores from time to time. now does that discredit what i said? dem niggas undermined kaps protest and took money to shut up. and niggas dedending that shit. no nigga

 

[Shizlansky]

http://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/la-sp-okung-players-coalition-20171201-story.html

Chargers' Russell Okung on his break with the Players Coalition: 'This goes beyond dollars and cents'

Chargers tackle Russell Okung, who has emerged as one of the leaders among NFL players pushing for social change, spoke Friday about why he’s left the Players Coalition, the group credited with receiving financial backing from the NFL’s owners to address issues of racial injustice.

Earlier this week the group, led by Philadelphia’s Malcolm Jenkins and retired player Anquan Boldin, agreed to a plan that would inject $89 million over seven years to multiple charities, including the United Negro College Fund, according to reports.

Soon after the deal was reported, San Francisco’s Eric Reid, Miami’s Michael Thomas and Okung posted messages on Twitter noting they were no longer associated with the coalition.

“I think, in order to understand what we’d do differently, you have to understand the full political and economic power of the league. When they engage us in ways we can kind of bring about change, that was my thinking — that we should be able to operate on full capacity on multiple levels,” Okung said Friday. “This goes beyond dollars and cents. It goes beyond just allocating funds from other initiatives that are just as important. It’s going to take a real commitment of us, leveraging the platform of the players and empowering us to really talk about these issues, police engagement and brutality.

“That’s just something, I feel, that’s been made into a farce.”

Okung, who has been raising a fist during the national anthem, said he’ll continue demonstrating Sunday.

“We are in a sport where we have people of color,” Okung said. “Men of color have prominent roles in this league as players. Now is a pivotal time to be able to leverage that correctly.”

The NFL has been immersed in controversy since former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick began protesting last season by kneeling during the playing of the national anthem because of police brutality.

Kaepernick’s role with the Players Coalition — or lack thereof — has been cited as part of the reason the group has fractured.

“I think you’ve got to keep in mind who started this whole thing, who sort of put himself on the line. There’s definitely some respect there. I believe this is the same league who has effectively blackballed him,” Okung said. “So when you’re dealing with a certain group of people, this entity as a league — you try to keep in mind, is this a reparation, or just $89 million?

“Reparation extends beyond just dollars and cents, in real change in policy and lobbying. I think that should be more at the forefront of what we’re trying to accomplish here.”

I understand all this but what does the quote below has to do with the NFL? Are they expecting them change policy for police?

“Reparation extends beyond just dollars and cents, in real change in policy and lobbying. I think that should be more at the forefront of what we’re trying to accomplish here.”