Seattle Seahawks Richard Sherman says message of anthem protests getting lost: pressdemocrat

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Seattle Seahawks Richard Sherman says message of anthem protests getting lost

Seattle Seahawks Richard Sherman says message of anthem protests getting lost

RENTON, Wash. — Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman said Wednesday the public isn't listening to the message NFL players are trying to send with their actions during the national anthem.While some fans are obsessing about whether players take a knee, raise a fist or lock arms during the national anthem before games, Sherman said they should be talking about the reasons why players are protesting."More videos have come out of guys getting killed, and I think people are still missing the point," Sherman said.
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Seattle Seahawks CB Richard Sherman protests shootings by not taking questions at press conference

Seattle Seahawks CB Richard Sherman protests shootings by not taking questions at press conference

Seahawks CB Richard Sherman says "When you tell a kid, 'When you're dealing with police, just put your hands up and comply with everything' and there's still a chance of them getting shot and no repercussions for anyone, that's an unfortunate time to be l (0:44)RENTON, Wash. -- Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman declined to take questions at his weekly news conference Wednesday as a form of protest to recent police shootings.Instead, he shared his thoughts on athletes and social change."I'm not going to answer any questions today, and it's no offense to you guys, but I think the state of things in the world today is very interesting," Sherman said.
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Watch: Seattle Seahawks Richard Sherman talks about recent police shootings

Watch: Seattle Seahawks Richard Sherman talks about recent police shootings

RENTON, Wash. - Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman talked about the recent police shootings of African-American men during his media availability Wednesday.The cornerback said "it's not right for people to get killed in the street" and he linked the shootings to the protest by NFL players.He said "people are still missing the point" about the reasons why the players are protesting.
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