2. Marcus Peters
Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters raised his right fist in the air during the anthem for their game on September 11 in support of Kaepernick’s jab at America’s justice system:
Marcus Peters of the Chiefs, raising his fist during anthem. Dissent – especially in this NFL climate, – is brave. pic.twitter.com/VaGNS5pD45
— Dave Zirin (@EdgeofSports) September 11, 2016
As the Chiefs lined up on the sidelines, the entire team locked arms in a show of solidarity, though no one knelt or sat.
Peters’ clinched fist held high at a sporting event was very reminiscent of the 1968 Olympic games with these Black Power fists, no?
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