49ers’ Kaepernick protests; NFL fans react

San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick continued his protest on Thursday night, sitting for the national anthem before the 49ers-Chargers game in San Diego. Kaepernick stated previously: “I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color.”

His supporters and detractors took to social media.

This story was originally published September 1, 2016 at 8:51 PM with the headline "49ers’ Kaepernick protests; NFL fans react."