Former NFL player Domonique Foxworth appeared on CNN Friday and said that trying to separate race and politics from sports is a form of “pernicious supremacy” itself.

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“The signs that say and people who say we should separate race and politics from sports, that is a form of pernicious supremacy in and of itself,” he said.

He continues, “Black people like me, i don’t have a choice to forget about past.”

“There’s not a time I’m not reminded of racism and not reminded of this country’s history,” he stated.

CNN has distinguished itself over the last week for its coverage of the Trump-NFL controversy, with its commentary and reporting often making use of the most racially inflammatory rhetoric. (RELATED: Tucker Calls Out CNN For INSANE Coverage Of Trump-NFL Controversy)

Media coverage has also consistently highlighted race, despite President Trump insisting that the NFL controversy has “nothing to do with race.” (RELATED: ‘It IS About Race’ — Media Sees Trump-NFL Controversy As Racial — Even If Trump Says Otherwise [VIDEO])

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