President Barack Obama recognized 49ers backup quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s protest to bring attention to oppression of minorities in America while answering questions at the final G-20 Summit Monday in Hangzhou, China.
Kaepernick and teammate Eric Reid took a knee among their 49ers teammates and staff members on the sideline Thursday night in San Diego, during the national anthem on the sideline of the 49ers’ exhibition final against the Chargers. Former Green Beret Nate Boyer, who accepted an invitation from Kaepernick to join him on the sideline, stood nearby at attention with his hand over his heart.
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