49ers QB Colin Kaepernick’s desire was to start a national conversation, and he’s certainly done that.
That’s spread to other NFL teams, college teams, and even high school players, and on Friday night Kaepernick joined an Oakland high school team for their protest.
Kaepernick came to Oakland, CA. He kneeled on one knee, players laid on their back with hands up during the Anthem. pic.twitter.com/Cae4sTopac
— Kirk Morrison (@kirkmorrison) September 24, 2016
Via ESPN.com:
Kaepernick visited with players from Castlemont High School and spoke with the team in the locker room before the game, telling them that “you are important, you make a difference, this matters. Everything you do matters.”
Castlemont’s football team gained attention in the Bay Area last weekend when players kneeled with their fists raised in the air during the national anthem.
Videos began circulating early Saturday morning on social media and the internet of Kaepernick addressing the team and thanking them for their initial protest.
“I had to come support you all, because the same way you all took a stand and stood with me, I had to come out here and stand with you all,” Kaepernick told the players. “So I appreciate what you all did. I love you all. You all are my brothers, I’m here with you.”
You might have different feelings than Kaepernick does, but at this point it’s impossible to argue his commitment to the cause.
[ESPN]
