Thabo Sefolohsa knows that he is lucky to be alive.
The Hawks forward survived an incident with police officers. However, others who have not. The instances of excessive use of force by police has sparked outrage and protest. Incidents in Tulsa and Charlotte are the latest examples that have captured national attention in the past several years.
Protest and activism for change have moved into the world of sports as NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick has chosen to kneel during the playing of the national anthem to protest the social injustices.