Blackout for Human Rights is taking part in a new initiative called #BlackoutNFL in support of Colin

Blackout for Human Rights is taking part in a new initiative called #BlackoutNFL in support of Colin Kaepernick and his protest of police violence and racism in America. We proudly stand with Kaepernick. We’re inspired by his courage, resilience and determination throughout his fight for justice and equality for ALL Americans. We must stand united against hate and white supremacy. The #BlackoutNFL campaign will tie into Blackout’s larger #BlackoutBlackFriday campaign later this year.In addition to Kaepernick, the #BlackoutNFL campaign supports all athletes who take part in Kaepernick’s protest like Michael Bennett and all public figures of color who speak out on injustice and white supremacy in America like Jemele Hill. We deeply admire and salute true patriots like Colin Kaepernick, Jemele Hill, Michael Bennett and others who are trying to make America a great country for EVERYONE.Instead of watching the NFL, we encourage people to give back to the community and support the arts. This is an opportunity for all of us to support our communities rather than a corporate entity that ignores the most important social issues of our time.The First White President: http://theatln.tc/2ww1czz via The AtlanticThe Courage of Colin Kaepernick: http://bit.ly/2wmY5Pd via The UndefeatedColin Kaepernick Has a Job: http://ble.ac/2frj1tF via Bleacher ReportDonald Trump’s War with ESPN and Jemele Hill, Explained: http://bit.ly/2h9LDvt via VoxPolice Violence: American Epidemic, American Consent: http://nyti.ms/2xqZ6or via The New York TimesBlackout for Human Rights is a collective of artists, activists, filmmakers, celebrities, religious leaders and concerned citizens who commit their energy and resources to immediately address the staggering level of human rights violations and injustices against our fellow brothers and sisters throughout the United States. Blackout is comprised of both high visibility and everyday citizens. Members include Ryan Coogler, Ava DuVernay, Michael B. Jordan, Charles King, Donald “Childish Gambino” Glover, Jesse Williams, John Burris, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Rosa Clemente, Michael McBride, Scott Budnick, David Oyelowo, Pastor Michael McBride, Will Packer, Marlon Wayans and more. We believe that in order to heal as a country, we must have an honest confrontation with our nation’s past and present. We stand against the demonization of dissent, the criminalization of poor people, the dehumanization of people of color, state-sanctioned violence, and all forms of discrimination. We believe in an inclusive and intersectional movement that fights for all of our brothers and sisters, regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, creed, religion, nationality or gender. -- source link

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