The Rush: Majority of Americans now support NFL players right to protest
The NFL committed to donating $250 million dollars over ten years, to combat systemic racism and injustices faced by African Americans. A new Yahoo poll shows the percentage of Americans who believe it is appropriate for NFL players to kneel in protest during the National Anthem has gone up from 28% in 2016 to 52% today. We have footage of Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski and the Bucs secret practices. LeBron James alongside Trae Young, Kevin Hart and other black athletes and celebrities formed “More than a Vote,” a non-profit, voter rights group that will focus on issues facing the black community. Unlike most people, the Denver Nuggets All-Star big man Nikola Jokic, has lost a considerable amount of weight during the quarantine. Lastly, a day after NASCAR finally banned the Confederate flag, driver Ray Ciccarelli, who has not led a single lap in a NASCAR race this year, announced he does not agree with the direction NASCAR is taking, and will not participate after the 2020 season is over. Hit the road Ray!
Video Transcript
- Just a week after commissioner Roger Goodell admitted mistakes in handling the players' peaceful protests, the NFL committed to donate $250 million over 10 years to combat systemic racism and injustice faced by African-Americans. Look, that's an impressive amount of money.
- Yes, yes it is.
- But I hope there are new league policies and rules that come along with it.
- Fingers crossed.
- Here are some additional encouraging numbers. Just four years ago, a Yahoo poll found out that only 28% of Americans thought it was appropriate for Colin Kaepernick and other NFL players to protest during the national anthem. And now, a new Yahoo poll has seen that number jump to 52% of Americans think it's OK for NFL players to peacefully protest during the anthem. That's an eye opening turnaround, but I hope "OK" actually means support. I'm trying to see if fans go full Drew Brees. Jerry Jones, you next!