Alton Sterling
United KingdomvictimMaleb. 19725.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Alton Sterling was a Black man who was fatally shot by police officers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in July 2016. His death, captured on video, ignited nationwide protests and calls for justice, contributing to the growing movement against police violence and systemic racism that Colin Kaepernick aimed to highlight through his own protests during NFL games.
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Alton Sterling was another victim of police violence that motivated Kaepernick's activism.
‘Refusing to meet Trump was an easy no’: Colin Kaepernick on being ‘blackballed’ for taking the knee, racism, and why he’s still ready to play | ActivismThe Guardian·United Kingdom· 2026-09-26
United Kingdom· 2026-09-26
