Republicans and Colin Kaepernick
Legislators opposition to honoring the NFL star is part of an ugly, historic pattern.
Feb 19th, 2019 by Bruce MurphyColin Kaepernick to be featured in city’s 28 Days of Black History
From Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderman Cavalier Johnson and Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd
Feb 15th, 2019 by Milwaukee Common CouncilGOP Senators, Too, Resist Honoring Kaepernick
They remove Milwaukee native and former NFL star from black history resolution, but won’t say why.
Feb 14th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioLegislators Clash on Black History Month
Republicans remove Colin Kaepernick from resolution, Rep. Bowen cries foul.
Feb 13th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioStatement from Rep. Brostoff in Support of Colin Kaepernick’s Achievements
Despite Republican intransigence over Black History Month Resolution, Kaepernick deserves recognition
Feb 13th, 2019 by Rep. Jonathan BrostoffRepresentative LaKeshia Myers Issues Statement Regarding AJR8
"The insistence that Colin Kaepernick’s name be removed from the black history month resolution was an exercise in white privilege and one that I cannot accept."
Feb 12th, 2019 by State Rep. LaKeshia Myers