The Woke Is Strong in This One: Bills’ Punter Claims Inequality Is Real, White People Need to See It

Bills kicker Steven Hauschka has spoken out about racial inequality. He says that it exists, and though most white people don’t understand it, they need to act.

Responding to the petition sent to the NFL by several players, calling for the league to adopt and promote an, “Activism Awareness. Month.” Hauschka spoke with the Buffalo News, about ways of advancing the cause of racial inequality, which, some activist players believe is happening.

Hauschka said, “I think a lot of white people don’t understand it and are afraid to be involved. 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 added, “I’d love to see my son grow up in a place where everyone is treated equally.” Hauschka, also claims to support, what he believes to be the premise of the Black Lives Matter movement, which is that “everyone should be treated equally.”

According to the Buffalo News, Hauschka’s experience over ten years and four different locker-rooms, helped inform and shape his perspective. “So that’s where it comes from: a place of love and caring and wanting to see the world a better place. 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.”

Hauschka isn’t the only white player to have joined the protests. Recently, Eagles defensive end Chris Long, Seahawks guard Justin Britt, and Browns tight end Seth DeValve, have all contributed to the protests in one way or the other. Long and Britt have placed their hands on the shoulders of other players who were protesting. DeValve actually participated in a protest on Monday Night Football during the preseason.

Speaking of the discussion of racial issues on his former team in Seattle, Hauschka says, “I was one of the players involved in that. I think it’s important for white players to stay involved in the conversation.”