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Back to EpisodesKansas State’s role in college football’s social justice movement
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Kansas State joined the growing list of college football programs to take a stand against racism when the team threatened a boycott in response to a crude social media post that mocked the killing of George Floyd by a white Minneapolis police officer. The university and the athletic department posted action plans on Thursday that include social justice programs.
On Sportsbeat KC, K-State beat writer Kellis Robinett breaks down the series of events that started less than a week ago, starting with the student’s post, the football team’s reaction and that of university president Gen. Richard Myers. Also, we look at what’s happening at other college football programs around the nation.
Story links:
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