A member of the virtual public panel, Will Drakes, asked: "Is taking the knee habitual tokenism or a massive step in tackling racism?" Because Black Lives Matter stand for things that they don't stand for. "It's really about defunding the police and the overthrow of capitalism, which is, you know, Black Lives Matter the actual political organisation. "And some people will take it and think that’s supporting Black Lives Matter. I’m sure Black Lives Matter will think it’s supporting them."
Source: Daily Mirror June 10, 2021 23:40 UTC