Editor’s note: Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall offers his perspective on social inequality in the United States and what went into his decisions to kneel during the national anthem last Thursday and to meet with Denver Police Chief Robert White on Tuesday to discuss ways to effect change. Marshall is a fifth-year player who was the recipient of the Broncos’ 2015 Community Ambassador, the Darrent Williams Good Guy and the Ed Block Courage awards for his contributions on and off the field.
There was some hesitance initially, because I knew what it would look like. I knew all the scrutiny I would get.