Buffalo Bills kicker Stephen Hauschka is trying to promote a message of unity amid one of the most politically and racially contentious climates in modern American history.
Hauschka is infuriated with the way black players have been treated on and off the field, and said that white people need to be cognizant of the growing divide within the country.
"I think a lot of white people don't understand it and are afraid to be involved," Hauschka said Thursday to Kimberley A. Martin of The Buffalo News. "And I think it's important for white people to see there is inequality everywhere in the country right now, and in the world."
Hauschka, a 10-year veteran, said his point of view has been shaped by black teammates that he's played with during the course of his career.
"I don't have all the answers, I don’t even pretend to. But I am open to talking about it and I am open to learning about it with the hopes that one day, either our generation or future generations, can improve racial inequality and how people are treated around the world," he said.
Amid one of the most turbulent political climates in recent history, Hauschka's allyship could go a long way in trying to bridge the gap.
