A new poll by Quinnipiac University founds that four of five African American adults approve of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick's protest of the national anthem to raise awareness for racial injustice despite 54% of American adults disapprove of athletes refusing to stand during the Star Spangled Banner.
The poll found that 63% of white adults disapproved of the protest. 74% of African Americans approved of the demonstration.
“There is a profound racial divide over athletes who refuse to stand for the National Anthem and deep differences over whether the police can be trusted," Quinnipiac University Poll assistant director Tim Malloy said.