Some like myself will label this a powerful moment, while others will complain or try to distract away from the narrative with talks of a photo-op.
In a photo provided by former NFL player Kirk Morrison, Colin Kaepernick took a knee, while players from Castlemont High School in Oakland, CA laid on their backs, with their hands up.
Kaepernick came to Oakland, CA. He kneeled on one knee, players laid on their back with hands up during the Anthem. pic.twitter.com/Cae4sTopac
— Kirk Morrison (@kirkmorrison) September 24, 2016
The display was an obvious protest of the murder of Terence Crutcher — who was shot in the back, while his hands were up.
Flip The Pages to speak Kaepernick’s speech to Castlemont players: