The Fire Last Time:

Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf

Before Colin Kaepernick, there was Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf. In 1996, the Denver Nuggets guard said that on principle he could not stand for the national anthem because the flag in many countries represents “oppression and tyranny.” He was fined, suspended, attacked, and yet we will hear on this week’s podcast why he has no regrets. We will also hear what advice Mahmoud Abdul Rauf has for Kaepernick and why he holds the words of Arundhati Roy and Malcolm X close to his heart. Rauf also answers listeners questions including what it felt like to drop 51 points on John Stockton. This is – in my humble opinion – the best interview we’ve done in the history of the show.

We also have some Choice Words about Megan Rapinoe’s decision to stand – or kneel – in solidarity with Kaepernick. We also answer a listener call from Patrick, who left a message on our hotline: 401 436 EDGE (3343.) Our question for next week is: what athlete do you want to hear from on the issues that Colin Kapernick has raised. Lastly we have our “just stand up” award for someone who has yet to become visible.

The Nation: This Is What Solidarity Looks Like: Why Soccer-Star Megan Rapinoe Stands With Colin Kaepernick www.thenation.com/article/this-is-…aepernick//?nc=1

By The Dawn’s Early Light: Chris Jackson’s Journey to Islam youtu.be/-ISc8DJFOMg

Arundhati Roy’s new book, The End of Imagination www.haymarketbooks.org/pb/The-End-of-Imagination
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