Alton Sterling
Alton Sterling was a Black man who was fatally shot by police officers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in July 2016. His death, captured on video, ignited nationwide protests and calls for justice, contributing to the growing movement against police violence and systemic racism that Colin Kaepernick aimed to highlight through his own protests during NFL games.
Born on Nov 20, 1972 (53 years old)
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Alton Sterling was another victim of police violence that motivated Kaepernick's activism.
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