As I listen to the range of insults hurled at our NFL players, I’m disgusted. It’s one of many times I’m glad my son is too young to fully understand the effects of racism in America.
But as American football gets extra attention thanks to a league-wide protest over the past year — the most recent movement to increase visibility around police brutality and the oppression of people of color — it’s sparked public discussions on when and what forms of protest are acceptable, particularly for Black Americans.
While we hash that out, there’s something important to consider: the children are watching. Read more…
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