Jerry Rice to Chuck D: Latest reaction to Kaepernick’s national anthem protest
Celebrities, athletes and other sports figures continued to react Tuesday to San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s protest against racial oppression in the United States by sitting during the national anthem.
Here’s a look at the latest prominent figures to join the national chorus.
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Jim Harbaugh: Kaepernick’s former coach with the 49ers and current Michigan head coach said he supports the quarterback’s motivation, not the method.
I apologize for misspeaking my true sentiments. To clarify, I support Colin's motivation. It's his method of action that I take exception to
— Coach Harbaugh (@CoachJim4UM) August 29, 2016
Jerry Rice: The 49ers legendary wide receiver called Kaepernick out for disrespecting the flag.
All lives matter. So much going on in this world today.Can we all just get along! Colin,I respect your stance but don't disrespect the Flag.
— Jerry Rice (@JerryRice) August 30, 2016
Drew Brees: New Orleans Saints quarterback talked to ESPN reporter Mike Triplett, saying: “I wholeheartedly disagree” with the method of protest.
Drew Brees said he felt compelled to speak out against Colin Kaepernick's method of protest Monday, saying it was... https://t.co/Ks9aEou0fQ
— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) August 29, 2016
Richard Sherman: Seattle Seahawks defensive man agrees with Kaepernick's decision to protest, but says he could have chosen a better platform.
Jim Brown: NFL Hall of Famer stands behind the QB 100 percent.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: NBA all-time leading scorer said in an op-ed piece that his protest was patriotic.
Insulting Colin Kaepernick says more about our patriotism than his ...@washingtonpost https://t.co/0TYgvFb4M7
— Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (@kaj33) August 30, 2016
Spike Lee: The filmmaker and sports fan compared Kaepernick to Muhammad Ali.
Chuck D: Rapper with Public Enemy says athletes have got to speak up.
.@Kaepernick7 statement rings right now.There's no fkn way there should be near 3 million people in USA prisons. Today's jocks must speak up
— Chuck D (@MrChuckD) August 28, 2016
Tiki Barber: Former NFL star player says the protest is right even if it is met with ire.
Kaep is using his platform & brand to make a compelling & polarizing point, which is his right, even if it's met with ire!#idontagree
— Tiki Barber (@TikiBarber) August 27, 2016
Montel Williams: Television personality took No. 7 to task.
#Kapernick don't get it twisted @Kaepernick7 - u stand for the anthem to honor those who died so u can make millions https://t.co/y5o1J5BSxr
— Montel Williams (@Montel_Williams) August 28, 2016
Dick Vitale: Basketball commentator says don’t disrespect the flag.
Look there r forums 4 @Kaepernick7 to unload on issues that trouble him but PLEASE do not DISRESPECT the flag! https://t.co/dJZ0t7MjfQ
— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) August 28, 2016
Jackie Robinson: Major League Baseball second baseman and racial-barrier breaker could not stand during the anthem either.
Before #Kaepernick, Jackie Robinson said he could not sing the #StarSpangledBanner or salute the flag. -@KWestSavali https://t.co/rf0iVBY1FI
— The Root (@TheRoot) August 30, 2016
This story was originally published August 30, 2016 at 1:57 PM with the headline "Jerry Rice to Chuck D: Latest reaction to Kaepernick’s national anthem protest."