Epic Beard Man
Bearded Philosopher
"I think we're past kneeling"
Said Jay-Z in a closed meeting with reporters along with NFL CEO Roger Godell. Speaking not only as a member of the community affected by police brutality and social injustice, but as a healthcare worker who has professionally seen shady things done by police this was a slap in the face to a lot of people Kaepernick among one of them.
For many of you that are unaware, the rapper Jay-Z partnered with the NFL to form a coalition which seeks to develop their social justice initiative, which also includes Superbowl concert developments, commercials, entertainer lineups etc.
What made this an issue for many was that prior to this partnership Jay-Z was very vocal in his support to Colin Kaepernick, very supportive of his message, and even in one of his songs stated that he doesn't need the NFL, the NFL needs him.
However after his statement regarding kneeling, Jay-Z mentioned that it was time to do "actionable items." Although this is true apparently it would seem his position would seem disingenuous especially considering he has voiced his ambition to be the first black owner of an NFL team.
The problem with trying to be a capitalist and an activist is that one must be sacrificed for the other and it seemed that Jay-Z backpedaled from all the rising fist rhetoric he once was touting.
A shame that this is an attempt of a man trying to become political and be a part of the "good ole boys" club.
Said Jay-Z in a closed meeting with reporters along with NFL CEO Roger Godell. Speaking not only as a member of the community affected by police brutality and social injustice, but as a healthcare worker who has professionally seen shady things done by police this was a slap in the face to a lot of people Kaepernick among one of them.
For many of you that are unaware, the rapper Jay-Z partnered with the NFL to form a coalition which seeks to develop their social justice initiative, which also includes Superbowl concert developments, commercials, entertainer lineups etc.
What made this an issue for many was that prior to this partnership Jay-Z was very vocal in his support to Colin Kaepernick, very supportive of his message, and even in one of his songs stated that he doesn't need the NFL, the NFL needs him.
However after his statement regarding kneeling, Jay-Z mentioned that it was time to do "actionable items." Although this is true apparently it would seem his position would seem disingenuous especially considering he has voiced his ambition to be the first black owner of an NFL team.
The problem with trying to be a capitalist and an activist is that one must be sacrificed for the other and it seemed that Jay-Z backpedaled from all the rising fist rhetoric he once was touting.
A shame that this is an attempt of a man trying to become political and be a part of the "good ole boys" club.
