5) Many of the players have backed up their protest with action in their community
Kaepernick is among many players who have participated in community initiatives since the protests. He followed through with his pledge to donate $1 million to 10 charitable organizations earlier this year. Youth Services inc., School on Wheels, and Mothers Against Police Brutality were among the groups to receive $10,000 donations from Kaepernick.
Dolphins wide receiver Kenny Stills was one of the first player to participate in protests this preseason. He spent his offseason on a tour through the south visiting organizations that fight for social justice. Stills’ road trip included stops at the Women’s March in Charlotte, the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, and Kaepernick’s “Know Your Rights” youth camp in New Orleans.
Last month I took a road trip through the south to see the work being done in the fight for equality and social justice. Didn’t spend much time on my phone because I wanted to be fully in the moment.
Here’s a mini-journal of the things that went down (THREAD) —
— Kenny Stills (@KSTiLLS) March 7, 2018
Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins has also been one of the NFL’s most outspoken advocates for social justice. In May, his charitable foundation partnered with PepsiCo and “Feed the Children” to provide food and other essentials for 800 Philadelphia families. Jenkins is a founding member of the Players coalition, an advocacy group of NFL players that partnered with the league to dedicate close to $90 million for efforts and programs combating social inequality.
