Dr. Rarkimm Fields
Answers 4 Questions About the NFL and Jay-Z's Partnership
Dr. Michael Robinson: What are your thoughts about the NFL and Jay-Z’s partnership?
Rarkimm Fields: Context is key when we are discussing hot button topics. Whether we want to acknowledge it or not, social justice is a business and Jay Z has been putting his money where he stands on social issues that are important to him. This partnership with the NFL can be very beneficial for all involved (including Colin Keap) because we now have an idea of what is next and who is leading those social justice efforts. I have the confidence that Jay-Z will do what’s in the best interests of everyone because he knows all eyes are on him.
Dr. Michael Robinson: Do you think Jay-Z was right when he said we have moved past kneeling?
Rarkimm Fields: Now, back to context, the Koch brothers have been funding social justice initiatives for years, it's their way of controlling the narrative and MAKING BILLIONS https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.governing.com/topics/public-justice-safety/tns-koch-criminal-justice-states.html%3fAMP. That being said, calling Jay a fraud and sellout because he took a seat at the table is ludicrous. I’m willing to bet if we all were in the same shoes we would have done the same thing. That’s not saying that we don’t respect Kaep’s sacrifice, but that man had a choice to hold the NFL accountable for lost wages and blackballing him and he took the Money.
Dr. Michael Robinson: And to want extent do you think now that Jay-Z is in partnership with the NFL more entertainers will end their personal boycott and participate in events such as the half-time show of the Super Bowl?
Rarkimm Fields: Yes, that was the primary goal of the NFL and why they selected Jay-Z with this partnership. He provided a needed and wanted service for them. Jay-z will have to work to rehabilitate his image with those that felt blindsided by his actions but he can do it and bring others along in the process.
Dr. Michael Robinson: Finally, does this allow the NFL to move away from the Colin Kaepernick conversation?
Rarkimm Fields: Yes, the NFL (which is a business) can give their money to whomever they like to control the narrative because Jay has a service that they need/want while highlighting that they no longer want or need Kaep’s services (business 101)
Rarkimm Fields: Context is key when we are discussing hot button topics. Whether we want to acknowledge it or not, social justice is a business and Jay Z has been putting his money where he stands on social issues that are important to him. This partnership with the NFL can be very beneficial for all involved (including Colin Keap) because we now have an idea of what is next and who is leading those social justice efforts. I have the confidence that Jay-Z will do what’s in the best interests of everyone because he knows all eyes are on him.
Dr. Michael Robinson: Do you think Jay-Z was right when he said we have moved past kneeling?
Rarkimm Fields: Now, back to context, the Koch brothers have been funding social justice initiatives for years, it's their way of controlling the narrative and MAKING BILLIONS https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.governing.com/topics/public-justice-safety/tns-koch-criminal-justice-states.html%3fAMP. That being said, calling Jay a fraud and sellout because he took a seat at the table is ludicrous. I’m willing to bet if we all were in the same shoes we would have done the same thing. That’s not saying that we don’t respect Kaep’s sacrifice, but that man had a choice to hold the NFL accountable for lost wages and blackballing him and he took the Money.
Dr. Michael Robinson: And to want extent do you think now that Jay-Z is in partnership with the NFL more entertainers will end their personal boycott and participate in events such as the half-time show of the Super Bowl?
Rarkimm Fields: Yes, that was the primary goal of the NFL and why they selected Jay-Z with this partnership. He provided a needed and wanted service for them. Jay-z will have to work to rehabilitate his image with those that felt blindsided by his actions but he can do it and bring others along in the process.
Dr. Michael Robinson: Finally, does this allow the NFL to move away from the Colin Kaepernick conversation?
Rarkimm Fields: Yes, the NFL (which is a business) can give their money to whomever they like to control the narrative because Jay has a service that they need/want while highlighting that they no longer want or need Kaep’s services (business 101)