Colin Kaepernick’s kneeling protest was one of the most talked-about political moments in sports history. For many, it became a symbol of standing against bigotry and racism, and eight years later, the protest is surprisingly still in effect in English soccer leagues.
To others, it represents an unwanted interruption in a medium that should be void of activism, serving as an escape from reality.
With the sports world now using the election of Donald Trump as an inspiration for dances and celebrations, the simple acts signal that politics in sports isn’t going away any time soon.
‘On the war in Vietnam, I sing this song.’
Muhammad Ali’s fight against the Vietnam War
Iconic boxer Muhammad Ali is often portrayed as not only one of the greatest ever in his sport but also one of the greatest activists of all time. […]
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