UK footballers are conditioned not to speak out like Collin Kaepernick

UK footballers are conditioned not to speak out like Collin Kaepernick

US sports stars across the country took to one knee during the national anthem recently as a form of protest. The move has ignited a huge row in the US, with even President Donald Trump weighing in on the issue. However, despite this high profile demonstration, some do not think this trend will become international. Paul Mortimer, from anti-racism group Kick It Out, claims that British footballers are conditioned not to speak about national issues. He said, At the moment we have cultures and societies where fear seems to be the main thing, people are frightened to talk because there are no procedures in place that will protect them when they do talk. Sep 25, 2017
Stevie Wonder takes a knee for America

Stevie Wonder takes a knee for America

Musician Stevie Wonder said he was taking a knee for America during an appearance in New York on 23 September, in an apparent reference to a controversy involving US President Donald Trumps comments a day earlier about protests by NFL players. Sep 25, 2017
NBAs Stephen Curry responds to Donald Trumps un-invitation

NBAs Stephen Curry responds to Donald Trumps un-invitation

NBA star Stephen Curry responded to President Trumps twitter message saying, Its not what leaders do. In an early morning Twitter message on 24 September, the president rescinded a White House invitation to basketball star Stephen Curry, who had said he would vote against the planned visit by the NBA champion Golden State Warriors. Sep 24, 2017
NBAs Stephen Curry responds to Donald Trumps un-invitation

NBAs Stephen Curry responds to Donald Trumps un-invitation

NBA star Stephen Curry responded to President Trumps twitter message saying, Its not what leaders do. In an early morning Twitter message on 24 September, the president rescinded a White House invitation to basketball star Stephen Curry, who had said he would vote against the planned visit by the NBA champion Golden State Warriors. Sep 24, 2017