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• Toronto Raptors speak out on police brutality, possible plans to raise awareness

  The Toronto Raptors are gearing up for their new season, but the topic that drew the most attention off the court Monday was whether or not players would be taking a stance against police brutality.

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  Sep 26, 2016
  
• Obama says Colin Kaepernick ‘exercising constitutional right’ with protests

  U.S. President Barack Obama said on Monday that NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick was exercising his constitutional right by not standing during the national anthem.

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  Sep 5, 2016
  
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• 49ers Kaepernick and teammate kneel during national anthem

  Colin Kaepernick and San Francisco 49ers safety Eric Reid kneeled during the national anthem Thursday night, continuing the quarterback's preseason protest of American racial injustice.

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  Sep 1, 2016
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• Iconic black power-saluting Olympians support Colin Kaepernick’s anthem protest

  Tommie Smith and John Carlos have praised Kaepernick’s protest against race relations and police brutality in the U.S.

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  Aug 31, 2016
• Colin Kaepernick’s anthem protest prompts backlash from NFL greats

  Kaepernick sat during the national anthem on Friday in a protest against racial injustice in the United States, a move that prompted boos from some fans.

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  Aug 30, 2016
• The political side of sports: Colin Kaepernick isn’t the first athlete to stage a protest on the field

  Colin Kaepernick refusing to stand for the U.S. anthem isn't the first time sports and politics have collided. Here is a look at some other significant moments in sports history.

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  Aug 29, 2016
• People are burning Colin Kaepernick jerseys after 49ers QB refused to stand for national anthem

  Kaepernick was seen remaining seated during the playing of the national anthem before the preseason game against the Green Bay Packers on Friday night.

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  Aug 29, 2016
• 49ers’ Colin Kaepernick will sit through anthem until there’s change

  Colin Kaepernick plans to sit through the national anthem for as long as he feels is appropriate and until he sees significant progress in America.

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  Aug 28, 2016