For the first time ever, the "stick to sports" era is starting to feel bygone.
Colin Kaepernick's national-anthem protest against police brutality and the failures of the judicial system has had a surprisingly galvanizing effect. Athletes from across the sports world have publicly supported him, casting aside their own fears of public scorn to confront one of the most polarizing issues of the age.
Kaepernick has followed a long line of brave athletes who raised questions about social issues. Perhaps surprisingly, he may come out of the situation unscathed.
As of yet, Kaepernick hasn't lost any endorsements and hasn't been formally reprimanded by his team, the San Francisco 49ers, or the NFL, though league commissioner Roger Goodell stated his disagreement with Kaepernick's gestures when the Associated Press asked him about them.
His jersey, not among the top 10 best-sellers on his team before his protests began in late August, skyrocketed to No. 1 in the league, per Darren Heitner of Forbes, during the first week of the season.
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Article written by Khalid Salaam