
The NFL Anthem Protest Movement: Kaepernick and the Emerging Athlete Activism
Colin Kaepernick's anthem protest, which started August 26, has produced one of the most consequential cultural and political stories of the 2016 NFL season. Eric Reid, Brandon Marshall, Marcus Peters, the Miami Dolphins, Megan Rapinoe, and college athletes have joined. The NFL has defended the players' right to protest. The broader athlete activism category is shifting structurally.









