The Great Depression, they come out with the New Deal, black people didn't have access to those government stimulus packages. The New Deal set up what is known as the modern-day middle class. We didn't have access to programs - the G.I. Bill, Social Security, home loans - none of that.
I feel like I would be a hypocrite not to use my platform to speak up for people who are facing oppression in this country. I did it and I still do it because I believe it's worth letting people know that if we do this together, if we stand up together we can make change.
I try to look at myself to get better as a player.
The goal is to talk about the issues that are happening in this country with the ultimate goal of making change.
I majored in business at LSU before I left.
In the stands, I've always heard the people yelling. When I'm in the community, when I get approached, I can honestly say I've not had anybody say stop kneeling in public. It's all been supportive.
I think our society today, the negativity is at the forefront, so you see all the people that have outrage about this or that.
You'd like to think we're past certain things, the way we treat people. I thought we were at a time where you love your neighbor as yourself. But as I've studied history - it hasn't repeated itself necessarily, but it's dressed a little different and is acting the same.
I have a Mercedes, which is a pretty fast car. It's not a Lamborghini.
Guys that are playing in the preseason are one play away from being a starter.
Faith without works is dead.
It's really exciting for me and my brothers to watch the World Cup.
We want our president to be a president and not threaten to shut down the government over a wall. To change the oppression that happens in this country, it has no place in the world, let alone America.
I love big hits.
My goal every day is just to get better at something.
I expect to work hard, earn the respect of my teammates and hopefully I can start.
For one, when has Jay-Z ever taken a knee to come out and tell us that we're past kneeling? Yes, he's done a lot of great work, a lot of great social justice work. But for you to get paid to go into an NFL press conference and say that we're past kneeling? Again, asinine.
We'll continue to hold America to the standard it says on paper that we're all created equal because it's not that way right now. But we're going to keep pushing towards that.
If I have another concussion and I don't feel like I can play anymore, then I won't.
Ever since the eighth grade, I can honestly say I cut out carbonated drinks from my diet and started focusing on hydrating my body well. It's a message that needs to get out, especially in the south.
