(CNN) At the vanguard of debate about racial inequality in recent weeks, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick says he has received death threats for making his views known. SolidarityThis was an issue Kaepernick touched upon again Tuesday in discussing the death of Terrence Crutcher , an unarmed black man, who was gunned down by police in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Friday. Kaepernick reiterated that tragic events such as these were the reason he decided to start his protest. Meanwhile, a Texas youth football team revealed they were receiving death threats for showing their support for Kapernick's gesture by kneeling during the national anthem last week. Kaepernick has announced an action plan for the money he pledged to donate to charity and foundations.

Source: CNN September 21, 2016 11:26 UTC