A “Unity in Community” rally at Susan Park Playground Monday was organized as a “peaceful protest” in response to the memo written by Kenner Mayor Ben Zahn. Kaepernick began kneeling during the national anthem at a preseason game in 2016 to call attention to the police killings of black people in the United States. On Monday afternoon, in response to the criticism, the mayor released a statement in an attempt to clarify his intentions. My decision disallowing Nike from profiting from our taxpayers while they are using their powerful voice as a political tool is my message. This government will not let taxpayer dollars be used to promote a company’s or individual’s political position, platform or principle.

Source: Washington Post September 11, 2018 15:49 UTC