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The issue of Colin Kaepernick‘s controversiality following his decision to protest the National Anthem is something close to Rickey Smiley‘s heart. He explains the cruel realities of racism in America that leads people to protest, and why people really have no right to look down on Colin because of his decision to take a knee.

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Rickey gives an impassioned speech on the topic, bringing up the likes of everybody from Rosa Parks to Muhammad Ali, who risked their careers and lives to take stands for what is right. Check out the exclusive video above to hear more from “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show.”

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Rickey Smiley Explains The Reality Of Racism & Protest In America [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO]  was originally published on rickeysmileymorningshow.com