Nothing unusual here, it's always standard procedure to play the race card, when things aren't going your way.  But if this player feels that strongly about his position, then he can devote as much off-duty time and money as he wants to try to improve the perceived problem..............and still maintain his high paying job by following the league policy.  Or he can quit or he can kneel and suffer the consequences.  Perhaps the six or seven figures on his check stub will help him decide.