link to petition to Goodell
https://www.change.org/p/roger-good...-if-colin-kaepernick-doesn-t-play-this-season
#NoKaepernickNoNFL - Boycott NFL Games If Colin Kaepernick Doesn't Play This Season
Unstripped Voice NC
On August 26, 2016, San Fransisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick sat down during the National Anthem before the 3rd preseason game of the upcoming 2016 NFL season. Right after the game, he told NFL Media why he sat during the anthem, prompting his now-famous statement:
"I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color. To me, this is bigger than football and it would be selfish on my part to look the other way. There are bodies in the street and people getting paid leave and getting away with murder."
Never before, since the great Muhammad Ali's refusal to serve in Vietnam in 1967, has an athlete taken such a direct stance highlighting the injustices of people of color -- and just like Ali, the reaction to Kaepernick's stance has been met with passionate responses, often times divided by the color line.
Since that statement, Kaepernick "upgraded" his protest to a knee, announced a plan to donate $1 million to the charities that focused on racial issues (which he followed through), had great support from some of his teammates, NFL colleagues, athletes from all sports levels (starting from junior high), and fans by taking a knee during anthems.
Best of all, Kaepernick's protest made the conversation about "racial/police brutality" front-page for the large part of the NFL season, a feat never done before in its history.
Because he needed to start, Kaepernick also restructured his contract during the 2016 season, taking away the final 4 years and reworking it into a 2-year deal (with a 1-year player option) -- allowing him to leave after the season if he chooses, which he did.
Since then, no one has offered Colin Kaepernick, a Super Bowl QB just a few years ago, a NFL job despite cries from NFL Players and analysts, both black and white. He also has a better Total Quarterback Rating (QBR) than half the backup quarterbacks signed right now.
This shows that the NFL Owners are not willing to bring Kaepernick into their team because -- according to many fans -- he is a "distraction". A man who protested because of injustices towards people of color is pretty much blackballed in a league that is 70% Black.
If you are appalled by this, then show your power by boycotting the NFL until Kaepernick gets signed to a team. This means to not watch any games, no social media comments about your favorite team before/during/after the games, don't attend the stadiums, and don't buy any merchandise which represents the league or your favorite team.
We understand NFL is very important to you. We also understand the purpose of Colin Kaepernick's protest is FAR more important than any games you will ever watch. Simply put, if things stay the same for the way America -- where "all men are created equal" -- treats people of color, then your loved ones, friends, and children will eventually be affected as well.
Finally, this situation really shines a light on how much the NFL really cares about its Black athletes. It's pretty much: Play for us, entertain us, make us money, and shut up.
WHO THIS PETITION WILL GO TO:
Once we reach 100,000 signatures, this petition will be delivered to Roger Goodell, currently the NFL Commissioner, as well as every team owner in the NFL:
Bill Bidwill - Arizona Cardinals
Arthur Blank - Atlanta Falcons
Steve Bisciotti - Baltimore Ravens
Kim & Terry Pegula - Buffalo Bills
Jerry Richardson - Carolina Panthers
Virginia Halas McCaskey - Chicago Bears
Mike Brown - Cincinnati Bengals
Jimmy Haslam - Cleveland Browns
Jerry Jones - Dallas Cowboys
Pat Bowlen - Denver Broncos
Martha Ford - Detroit Lions
Green Bay Packers, Inc. - Green Bay Packers
Robert C. McNair - Houston Texans
Jim Irsay - Indianapolis Colts
Shahid Khan - Jacksonville Jaguars
Clark Hunt - Kansas City Chiefs
Alex Spanos - L.A. Chargers
Stan Kroenke - L.A. Rams
Stephen M. Ross - Miami Dolphins
Zygi Wilf - Minnesota Vikings
Robert Kraft - New England Patriots
Tom Benson - New Orleans Saints
John Mara & Steve Tisch - New York Giants
Robert Wood Johnson IV - New York Jets
Mark Davis - Oakland Raiders
Jeffrey Lurie - Philadelphia Eagles
Art Rooney II - Pittsburgh Steelers
Jed York - San Fransisco 49ers
Paul Allen - Seattle Seahawks
The Glazers & Darcie Kassewitz - Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Susie Smith, Amy Strunk, Susan Lewis Barclay & Kenneth Adams IV - Tennessee Titans
Dan Snyder - Washington Redskins
Let's join together as fans and make our voices heard.
#NoKaepernickNoNFL
This petition will be delivered to:
Unstripped Voice started this petition with a single signature, and now has 57,216 supporters. Start a petition today to change something you care about.
Ray Lewis to Kaepernick: Keep activism private & let play "speak for itself"
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#NoKaepernickNoNFL - Boycott NFL Games If Colin Kaepernick Doesn't Play This Season
Unstripped Voice NC
On August 26, 2016, San Fransisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick sat down during the National Anthem before the 3rd preseason game of the upcoming 2016 NFL season. Right after the game, he told NFL Media why he sat during the anthem, prompting his now-famous statement:
"I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color. To me, this is bigger than football and it would be selfish on my part to look the other way. There are bodies in the street and people getting paid leave and getting away with murder."
Never before, since the great Muhammad Ali's refusal to serve in Vietnam in 1967, has an athlete taken such a direct stance highlighting the injustices of people of color -- and just like Ali, the reaction to Kaepernick's stance has been met with passionate responses, often times divided by the color line.
Since that statement, Kaepernick "upgraded" his protest to a knee, announced a plan to donate $1 million to the charities that focused on racial issues (which he followed through), had great support from some of his teammates, NFL colleagues, athletes from all sports levels (starting from junior high), and fans by taking a knee during anthems.
Best of all, Kaepernick's protest made the conversation about "racial/police brutality" front-page for the large part of the NFL season, a feat never done before in its history.
Because he needed to start, Kaepernick also restructured his contract during the 2016 season, taking away the final 4 years and reworking it into a 2-year deal (with a 1-year player option) -- allowing him to leave after the season if he chooses, which he did.
Since then, no one has offered Colin Kaepernick, a Super Bowl QB just a few years ago, a NFL job despite cries from NFL Players and analysts, both black and white. He also has a better Total Quarterback Rating (QBR) than half the backup quarterbacks signed right now.
This shows that the NFL Owners are not willing to bring Kaepernick into their team because -- according to many fans -- he is a "distraction". A man who protested because of injustices towards people of color is pretty much blackballed in a league that is 70% Black.
If you are appalled by this, then show your power by boycotting the NFL until Kaepernick gets signed to a team. This means to not watch any games, no social media comments about your favorite team before/during/after the games, don't attend the stadiums, and don't buy any merchandise which represents the league or your favorite team.
We understand NFL is very important to you. We also understand the purpose of Colin Kaepernick's protest is FAR more important than any games you will ever watch. Simply put, if things stay the same for the way America -- where "all men are created equal" -- treats people of color, then your loved ones, friends, and children will eventually be affected as well.
Finally, this situation really shines a light on how much the NFL really cares about its Black athletes. It's pretty much: Play for us, entertain us, make us money, and shut up.
WHO THIS PETITION WILL GO TO:
Once we reach 100,000 signatures, this petition will be delivered to Roger Goodell, currently the NFL Commissioner, as well as every team owner in the NFL:
Bill Bidwill - Arizona Cardinals
Arthur Blank - Atlanta Falcons
Steve Bisciotti - Baltimore Ravens
Kim & Terry Pegula - Buffalo Bills
Jerry Richardson - Carolina Panthers
Virginia Halas McCaskey - Chicago Bears
Mike Brown - Cincinnati Bengals
Jimmy Haslam - Cleveland Browns
Jerry Jones - Dallas Cowboys
Pat Bowlen - Denver Broncos
Martha Ford - Detroit Lions
Green Bay Packers, Inc. - Green Bay Packers
Robert C. McNair - Houston Texans
Jim Irsay - Indianapolis Colts
Shahid Khan - Jacksonville Jaguars
Clark Hunt - Kansas City Chiefs
Alex Spanos - L.A. Chargers
Stan Kroenke - L.A. Rams
Stephen M. Ross - Miami Dolphins
Zygi Wilf - Minnesota Vikings
Robert Kraft - New England Patriots
Tom Benson - New Orleans Saints
John Mara & Steve Tisch - New York Giants
Robert Wood Johnson IV - New York Jets
Mark Davis - Oakland Raiders
Jeffrey Lurie - Philadelphia Eagles
Art Rooney II - Pittsburgh Steelers
Jed York - San Fransisco 49ers
Paul Allen - Seattle Seahawks
The Glazers & Darcie Kassewitz - Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Susie Smith, Amy Strunk, Susan Lewis Barclay & Kenneth Adams IV - Tennessee Titans
Dan Snyder - Washington Redskins
Let's join together as fans and make our voices heard.
#NoKaepernickNoNFL
This petition will be delivered to:
- Roger Goodell
- All 32 NFL Owners
Unstripped Voice started this petition with a single signature, and now has 57,216 supporters. Start a petition today to change something you care about.
Ray Lewis to Kaepernick: Keep activism private & let play "speak for itself"
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NFL Commissioner claims Kaepernick is not being "shunned" by the league
Roger Goodell says it's up to the individual teams to do what's "best for them". In other words, he's following the company line.
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First 1000 signatures reached!
Every milestone is important. Thank you! Share the petition to your friends. We won't be silent until the NFL gets it right with Kaepernick.
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1,000 supporters
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Petition update
Baltimore Ravens sign an Arena-Football QB over Kaepernick
This comes a day after the Ravens coach said he was "open" to Kaepernick joining them.
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