While many leaders, writers and critics have called for unity to deal with police brutality and racism, it’s clear emotions in this country remain raw, and the path to understanding each other remains murky.
On Tuesday, the New Orleans Saints’ star quarterback joined other celebrities in posting a black square on social media. He did it as part of the Blackout Tuesday movement supporting protests against police brutality.
On Wednesday, Brees drew criticism when Yahoo Finance’s Daniel Roberts asked how the NFL should respond if players began kneeling again during the national anthem.