The "projects" were one of the governments attempts at affordable housing. Large swaths Ghetto areas were raised and replaced in many major cities with high rise low rent apartments these were called the projects. Within a decade most had fallen into disrepair and there was little difference between the new buildings and the ghettos they replaced. As a result "the projects" became a euphemism for ghetto, it is in that context I use it. Kaepernick and Flynn are in positions to do more than just not rise for the National Anthem. Kaepernick because he has money he could use and influence if he personally would spend the time in the "projects" to work to provide opportunity and mentoring to so many young men that need it.If he truly believes in the "cause" he could do so much more than sit on his ass. Flynn is an elected official, he can introduce laws and ordinances to make sure whatever he is protesting never happens here.