Amy Schumer is taking a stand.
On Thursday, after US Weekly wrote a report that Rihanna declined to perform at the Super Bowl LIII Halftime Show in support of Colin Kaepernick, the Inside Amy Schumer star posted the story on Instagram and said it would “be so cool if” reported headliners Maroon 5 backed out as well.
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The next day, in a lengthy social media post, the funny lady reiterated her point, and revealed she is refusing to do any Super Bowl commercials as a form of protest.
She wrote:
“Friday thought. I wonder why more white players aren’t kneeling. Once you witness the truly deep inequality and endless racism people of color face in our country, not to mention the police brutality and murders. Why not kneel next to your brothers? Otherwise how are you not complicit? I think it would be cool if @maroon5 backed out of super bowl like @badgalriri Did. I personally told my reps I wouldn’t do a Super Bowl commercial this year. I know it must sound like a privilege ass sacrifice but it’s all i got. Hitting the nfl with the advertisers is the only way to really hurt them. I know opposing the nfl is like opposing the nra. Very tough, but don’t you want to be proud of how you’re living? Stand up for your brothers and sisters of color. And the hottest thing a guy can do is get down on one knee. Not to propose but to reject the treatment of his teammates by this country. Anyone who says its disrespectful to our military please read up on the fact that a lot of veterans are proud of what @kaepernick7 is doing and fully support him. What are your thoughts?”
Kaepernick was the first NFL player to kneel during the national anthem to protest police brutality and racial inequality. He remains unsigned.
Neither Maroon 5 nor the NFL have confirmed the band’s performance.
[Image via Adriana M. Barraza/Dennis Van Tine/Future Image/WENN.]
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