“We are glad that the NFL Players Association and the NFL are engaged in an important dialogue about racism and social justice in America. Millions of football fans appreciate the NFL as a part of the American culture and experience – bringing communities together in times of shared sadness and in times of celebration.
Cooperation and engagement on understanding why NFL players choose to demonstrate are more valuable than hateful and inflammatory public discourse or imposing arbitrary rules that suppress expression.
We support all who use their national platform to speak out against racial injustice, and we are inspired by those taking action to promote change.”
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Read more NAACP statements about the NFL protests:
NAACP Requests Meeting with NFL Commissioner to Discuss First Amendment Issues
NAACP Responds to Dallas Cowboys Owner’s Comments on Players Right to Free Speech
NAACP Critical of NFL Gag Order on protesting Police Brutality
Coalition of National Civil Rights Leaders Condemn NFL’s Censorship
