San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman spoke about racial prejudice he's encountered based on the way he talks.
Appearing on Cold as Balls with Kevin Hart, Sherman noted he's been told many times about how "well spoken" he is even if he uses the "same vernacular, same vocabulary as the guy right next to me who doesn't have pigment in his skin" (starts at 4:38 mark):
Sherman has been one of the NFL's most outspoken advocates for social justice reform throughout his career. The five-time Pro Bowler told Dusty Lane of Seattle's local Fox affiliate in 2017 he felt compelled to use his platform to help bring about change.