Quarterback Colin Kaepernick posted to his Twitter account Friday an image of a runaway slave patrol badge and a police badge with the message, “You can’t ignore your history. Always remember who they are.”
A system that perpetually condones the killing of people, without consequence, doesn’t need to be revised, it needs to be dismantled! pic.twitter.com/BVVPVZIQyD
— Colin Kaepernick (@Kaepernick7) June 16, 2017
Kaepernick was upset after a jury found Minnesota Officer Jeronimo Yanez not guilty of all charges after fatally shooting Philando Castile. Yanez was charged with second-degree manslaughter and two counts of dangerous discharge of a firearm.
My heart aches for Philando’s family. pic.twitter.com/Qih4xHpqy0
— Colin Kaepernick (@Kaepernick7) June 16, 2017
Kaepernick knelt for the national anthem last season to protest racial inequality and instances of police violence. Reaction was highly divided. Some called his actions disrespectful and others applauded his decision to protest.
The 29-year-old is still unsigned in the NFL. Kaepernick remains involved in community activism.
• Matthew Paras can be reached at mparas@washingtontimes.com.
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