GETTY
Kendrick Bourne #84 of the San Francisco 49ers warms up previous to their sport in opposition to the Inexperienced Bay Packers within the NFC Championship sport at Levi’s Stadium on January 19, 2020 in Santa Clara, California.
Kendrick Bourne was one of many newest NFL gamers to take to nationwide protests, because the San Francisco 49ers receiver took to a protest within the Bay Space to indicate assist for motion in opposition to racial injustice.
Bourne has been lively on each his Instagram and Twitter as of late, exhibiting assist for the “Black Lives Matter” motion and sharing media from protests everywhere in the nation.
In a video that Bourne shared, the 49er speaks to a crowd and shares his ideas.
“I wished to offer my two cents, use my platform, that’s my largest two cents right this moment. I’ve obtained to place myself on the market, I is perhaps the one to make different gamers put themselves on the market, so I simply wished to understand y’all. Man, everyone coming collectively, I’ve seen the fliers so I wished to return out and put my assist in.”
Kendrick Bourne is out right here bringing the individuals collectively 👏 #49ers pic.twitter.com/LWfUNdiU9H
— TheSFNiners (@TheSFNiners) June 8, 2020
After attending Jap Washington, Bourne went undrafted forward of the 2017 NFL Draft earlier than being signed by the 49ers.
After bringing in 16 catches and 257 yards his rookie season in Santa Clara, California, Bourne has turn out to be a constant weapon for the 49ers, totaling 845 yards and 9 touchdowns over the previous two seasons.
Taking a Knee, Shouting Out Colin Kaepernick
In a individually recorded video that Bourne posted, the 49ers receiver leads the gang of protesters in a kneel and a raised fist, shouting out former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick.
“Colin Kaepernick, man, shout out to him, man. Go Niners. You already know what it’s.”
Kaepernick famously protested in opposition to racial injustice in 2016 by sitting and kneeling through the taking part in of the nationwide anthem at NFL video games. Since leaving the 49ers the next offseason in 2017, Kaepernick has remained a free agent with minimal curiosity and presents from NFL groups.
Legendary change coming! S/o KAP! RIP GEORGE FLOYD And the misplaced family members! #BLM pic.twitter.com/l5sT6PFfzu
— Kendrick Bourne Poly (@BournePoly11) June 8, 2020
Bourne additionally talked about his religion and perception that latest occasions will result in change, and that his life has modified due to the 49ers’ run to Tremendous Bowl LIV in addition to protesting.
God is will, maintain the prayer up, man. Every little thing’s going to alter. Little doubt, I like to see this man. That is the most important factor I’ve ever carried out, I’ve by no means talked in entrance of extra individuals than this, simply altering my life. Going to the Tremendous Bowl, the whole lot, and I’m utilizing my platform now to assist the whole lot that’s happening.”
Further Feedback from Bourne
Additional on in his speech to the Bay Space protesters, Bourne went on to speak about his happiness in seeing the protests round California and elsewhere.
“With all of the stuff that’s been happening, man, it’s actually scary out right here. Preserve the religion, you already know change goes to return, I do know it’s going to return. Utilizing my platform to assist put it on the market, retweeting the whole lot I see.”
“I really like the Bay, all of the protests happening in all places, stick with it, keep robust. Black delight, man, you already know what it’s.”
Using his platform has turn out to be a constant factor for Bourne. He at present has someplace round 40,600 followers on Twitter and 203,000 followers on Instagram.
Utilizing my platform to assist make change!!! 🤞🏾✊🏾 https://t.co/G5O7trrJvD
— Kendrick Bourne Poly (@BournePoly11) June 8, 2020
READ NEXT: 49ers CEO: We Have to Proceed Colin Kaepernick’s Work
Evan Reier is a sportswriter masking the San Francisco 49ers for Heavy.com and native sports activities for the Montana Normal in Butte, MT. Comply with and attain out to him on Twitter at @evanreier.
