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964 NFL Star Michael Bennett: Activism, Racism in Sports, & Making a Difference
Published 5 years, 7 months ago
Description
"It’s time for us to put our titles down and acknowledge that we’re all human beings."
Lewis is joined by Super Bowl Champion Michael Bennett to discuss the NFL's response to the protests against racial injustice, Michael's opinions on the relationship between athletes and activism, and whether he had any fear of backlash when he began publicly supporting Colin Kaepernick. They also discuss Michael's journey from undrafted free agent to Pro Bowl defensive end, what he's learned from being a father to three daughters, and his new podcast, "Mouthpeace."
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