There are many different instances that we can look at, to see where sports have been a catalyst in social and political change. The first instance that I have noticed in the sport world is the recent actions of NFL player, Colin Kaepernick. Colin Kaepernick expressed his opinions on how African Americans were being treated in the United States, through kneeling during the National Anthem at one of his games. This sparked both a social and political change across America. Athletes both African American and Caucasian, who felt the same way, began kneeling during the National Anthem. This occurred on the professional, collegiate, and high school level of sports. At first, this action caused retaliation from a lot of people. Many people found
