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December 2, 2013

San Francisco, CA – Making the playoffs in recent years has been easy for the Forty-Niners. But this year it’s different, every game at this point of the season is a must win. San Francisco’s 23-13 victory over the St.Louis Rams keeps them in the NFC Wild Card race.

“Whatever position we are in for the playoffs, we are just taking it one game at a time,” said Michael Crabtree. “Next on the schedule, that’s how I take it.”

Crabtree made his long awaited debut after suffering a torn right Achilles tendon during Organized Team Activity. In his first start of the season, he did not disappoint. A 60-yard pass from Colin Kaepernick in the third quarter, tied his career long reception from a December 2010 game against the Rams. In fact, his return gave the 49ers offense more opportunities creating space on the field.

And Kaepernick responded well finding his receivers including Vernon Davis who felt the need to apply veridical leaps over two of his opponents.

Davis’ did a high hurdle over safety Rodney McLeod in the first half and then again, over Janoris Jenkins to land in the end zone for the touchdown to start the fourth quarter. His athleticism proved to be more than just your average tight end.

“Defenders are always coming for my knees, my ankles and things like that,” he explained. “But it was just in the moment. At that moment I said, ‘I’m going to leap over that guy.’ I think my first time doing it was in New Orleans. I just did whatever I could to make a play.”

Anquan Boldin caught nine passes from Kaepernick who went 19 of 28 for 275 yards, which included the 60-yard catch. Frank Gore rushed for a 3-yard touchdown and the win increased the teams position in the playoff race.

After the game all three offensive players [Crabtree, Boldin and Kaepernick] took the podium together and addressed that 60-yard pass.

Jokingly, Kaepernick said, ” he was supposed to score.”

“I wish I would’ve scored,” Crabtree said. “I was supposed to take that to the house.”

The Rams got off to a good start in the first quarter shutting down San Francisco’s offense. St. Louis forced the 49ers to kick only one field goal in the first quarter providing good defense. But that didn’t last long, especially when Gore scored the first touchdown in the second quarter to give San Francisco a 13-0 lead. “We dug ourselves into a hole and couldn’t get out of it,” said Chris Long.

“We didn’t make enough plays, they made more plays than us. There were a ton of flags. We just couldn’t seem to get break.”

Despite the 49ers turnover late in the third, the Rams thwarted another drive and kicked a field goal instead. St. Louis managed 11 total yards in the first quarter and 73 yards in the first half.

Quarterback Kellen Clemens went 19 of 37 for 218 yards with a late touchdown pass to Brain Quick in the fourth.

“We had opportunities which would’ve gotten us into a little bit of a better rhythm offensively,” Clemens said.

“But unfortunately, we didn’t make them. Their defense made plays, obviously that is a very talented defense but it was not our best showing.”

Now San Francisco must turn their attention to the Seattle Seahawks who defeated them 29-3 back on September 15. They lead the NFC West division with a 10-1 record. Next week they come to Candlestick and the 49ers can’t wait for the rematch.

“We’re very eager,” said Safety Donte Whitner. They embarrassed us last time.”

“Yes, it’s here,” Davis said when asked about the excitement of the Seahawks coming next week. “We look forward to the match but we can’t get overwhelmed with it. As much as we want to beat Seattle, we can’t get overwhelmed.”

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NNPA NEWSWIRE – “The blue bracelets are something White women are wearing so others can see that they didn’t vote for Trump,” says Liberal Lisa from Oklahoma on X. Chile, bye. These bracelets are hollow symbols, empty gestures that mean nothing to me. An accessory to claim distance from Trump’s legacy is superficial comfort, while the choice to not stand with us in the voting booth is far more profound.

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Political yard signs can symbolize intentions and allegiance. But this year, they’ve also symbolized betrayal. During this general election, Black women were led to believe that more White women would stand with us. Exit polls, however, told a different story. Despite overwhelming displays of support, more White women still chose to vote for the convicted felon, reality TV star, and rapist. White women answered the call but left us hanging at the polls.

A Familiar Disappointment

I live in DeKalb County, Georgia, and the abundance of Harris-Walz yard signs could’ve fooled me. But I’ve seen this before, back when Stacey Abrams ran for governor. White women showed up, put up signs, attended rallies, knocked on doors, and phone-banked. Yet, when it came time to vote, they let us down—not once but twice. I’ve been here for over 15 years, and if there’s one thing I know, it’s that political signs are symbols without weight.

In every election, I’ve talked with White women. Most aren’t the primary earners in their families and vote along party lines, aligning with the preferences of their fathers and husbands. These conversations reveal a reluctance to break from tradition, even when their votes affect women and certainly when their votes impact the lives of people who look like me.

The Illusion of Solidarity—Symbols Are Not Enough

On social media, I’m seeing White women posting pictures of blue bracelets to “prove” they didn’t vote for Trump. “The blue bracelets are something White women are wearing so others can see that they didn’t vote for Trump,” says Liberal Lisa from Oklahoma on X. Chile, bye. These bracelets are hollow symbols, empty gestures that mean nothing to me. An accessory to claim distance from Trump’s legacy is superficial comfort, while the choice to not stand with us in the voting booth is far more profound.

I’ve seen Black Lives Matter signs and black squares posted on Instagram to “prove” support for Black people, but we now know that was a lie, too. Will those same people who claimed Black lives mattered now take down their Harris-Walz signs and show their true selves?

Navigating these truths is a daily struggle for me—professionally and socially. White women often misuse their privilege, supporting us only when it’s convenient. Seeing overqualified Black women sabotaged or abandoned by White women at critical moments is a constant emotional challenge. It’s exhausting to live with this reality, especially when solidarity seems like something they pick up and discard at will.

One clever campaign ad from Harris-Walz that spoke directly to White women. “Your Vote, Your Choice” emphasized that their vote was private—independent of their household situation. Another was from Olivia Howell Dreizen, the “Vote Without Fear” campaign, which empowered women to consider the greater impact of their choices. But it seems many still couldn’t choose the roadmap to freedom—even when it was handed to them.

A Call for Action Beyond Words

White women, I want to believe you care, but actions speak louder than yard signs, bracelets, or Instagram posts. Show up in our communities, advocate in your workplaces, and stand up to dismantle the structures that uphold white supremacy. Only through real action will we know where you stand.

If you choose not to act, we see you—and we know exactly where you stand. Good luck these next four years.

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