When then-San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick decided to take a knee during the playing of the National Anthem in August 2016, he said it was because of his views on the country’s treatment of racial minorities. About a month after that action began stirring … Continue readingKaepernick was ‘practicing his freedom of speech’
“The first time I saw (Colin) Kaepernick taking a knee, I wasn’t offended by it. I felt like he was practicing his freedom of speech. As a soldier that’s one of the things you protect, someone’s right to protest. “I think that symbols like the … Continue readingSoldier fights to protect the right to protest
“I’m a full-time personal trainer. I’ve always had a passion for fitness. But I didn’t realize this was something I wanted to pursue until I got out of basic training with the Army National Guard. “While I was in basic, I was a platoon guide. … Continue readingPersonal trainer is good at motivating people
“I’ve never been arrested, but I was put in cuffs one time. I was by myself at a park that was closed, and I was just sitting in my car. I didn’t feel like I was being profiled, but the cops must have figured I … Continue readingPolice reacting effectively to stress is key