@drboycewatkins1 Dr. Mike Robinson: The New NFL Policy Requires Players To Either Stand For The National Anthem Or Stay In The Locker Room. What Are Your Thoughts on the NFL’s National Anthem policy?
Dr. Boyce Watkins: The policy is racist, but that's because white males have most of the power. If the organization were being run by black people, no such rule would be put in place. It also further escalates the likelihood of a standoff because team owners and their sources of labor. These men have been awakened and they aren't backing down. Attempts at oppressing them could backfire.
Boyce D. Watkins is an American author, economist, political analyst, and social commentator. Boyce Watkins was formerly a member of the finance faculty at Syracuse University.
Dr. Boyce Watkins: The policy is racist, but that's because white males have most of the power. If the organization were being run by black people, no such rule would be put in place. It also further escalates the likelihood of a standoff because team owners and their sources of labor. These men have been awakened and they aren't backing down. Attempts at oppressing them could backfire.
Boyce D. Watkins is an American author, economist, political analyst, and social commentator. Boyce Watkins was formerly a member of the finance faculty at Syracuse University.