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Colin Kaepernick joins protest by high school team

By The Sports Xchange
San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick warms up to play the Los Angeles Rams at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on September 12. 2016. Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI
San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick warms up to play the Los Angeles Rams at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on September 12. 2016. Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick joined players and coaches of a high school football team in Oakland, Calif., on Friday night in their protest during the national anthem

Kaepernick kneeled with the team and numerous players were photographed lying on their backs with their hands raised.

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Kaepernick said earlier this week he has received death threats for his protest of what he calls racial inequalities and injustices taking place in America, including fatal police shootings.

Kaepernick visited with players from Castlemont High School and spoke with the team in the locker room before the game, according to ESPN.com.

"You are important, you make a difference, this matters. Everything you do matters," Kaepernick told the players in videos circulating Saturday morning on social media.

Castlemont's team gained attention in the Bay Area last weekend when players kneeled with their fists raised in the air during the national anthem.

"I had to come support you all, because the same way you all took a stand and stood with me, I had to come out here and stand with you all," Kaepernick told the players. "So I appreciate what you all did. I love you all. You all are my brothers, I'm here with you."

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