ALBANY, N.Y. -- What started when NFL players sparked a national discussion on racism and police brutality by kneeling during the national anthem will continue this week as current and former players will meet with lawmakers and community officials in major cities across the Northeast.
The campaign began Monday in New York's state capitol, were New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis -- representing the Players' Coalition -- joined criminal-justice reform advocates to lobby legislators to change what they believe are race-based disparities in the bail system.
"We're using our platform and our space to do our part, to raise awareness (on) the social injustices that are going on in our country," said Davis, who signed last week with Saints after playing for the New York Jets.