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VIDEO:  The legacy of political protest in sports
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  • September 26, 2017

The legacy of political protest in sports

The current NFL kneeling movement started with former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, but past athletes, from Muhammad Ali to Billie Jean King, have also used their platforms for change.

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