Our respect for the national anthem has always been a hallmark of our pre-race events. On September 23, four players from Withrow High School, three black and one white, in Cincinnati knelt during the national anthem before their football game. “I recognize that I should do less talking and more listening ... and when the black community is talking about their pain, we all need to listen. The comments, which came in the wake of widespread civil unrest in the US after the police killing of an unarmed black man, George Floyd, sparked immediate backlash.
Two N.F.L.
"I don't desecrate my flag and my national anthem. "Tom Benson served in the military and continues to this day to support all military branches and feels strongly that we honor those men and women who defend our freedoms and our freedom of speech. Not now,” wrote Rodgers, one of the few white athletes to respond to Brees’s comments.
Eric Reid joined Kaepernick in kneeling during the national anthem during the final preseason game. [280], During the George Floyd protests, some police officers began kneeling to express solidarity with the protesters, in support of racial justice. On September 24, 2017, the NFL protests became more widespread when over 200 players sat or knelt in response to Trump's expletive-filled rant calling for owners to "fire" the protesting players. [96], In Week 8 at Seattle, the majority of the Texans players knelt during the anthem after Houston owner Bob McNair had commented about having the "inmates running the prison" during a league owner meeting regarding the ongoing protest. [271] Shonda Rhimes posted a photo kneeling with the cast of Grey's Anatomy. Something has to be said.
[123], Eight players on the Carolina Panthers including Teddy Bridgewater and Robby Anderson knelt while others locked arms and raised fists.
[184], Miami Marlins players wore Black Lives Matter shirts during warmups before their game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Those comments came while protests were proliferating across the country in response to a white Minneapolis police officer’s video-recorded killing of George Floyd. In Minneapolis, the Vikings honored George Floyd and other victims of racial violence. This came after the Associated Press had reported earlier in the day that Miami team rules stated that improper anthem conduct could result in a player suspension of up to four games, more than some players receive for violating the league's domestic violence policy. The athletes were upset by a video posted online by the rally organizers a few days prior. And my lack of awareness in that moment hurt a lot of people.”, Brees added that he has had many conversations with teammates since then and particularly in recent days and that they have “reconciled and put closure on anything from the past, and we are moving forward to focusing on the issues of social justice.”, Brees singled out safety Malcolm Jenkins, who had been among his harshest critics, saying, “I am a friend of Malcolm. He remained in the locker room until the coin toss. The National Anthem provides our clubs and fans an important and time-honored opportunity to salute our country and stand up for its principles -- whether in the United States or in Canada. Kirthmon F. Dozier/USA Today Sports, via Reuters. "[225] Nike's ad featuring Kaepernick read "Believe in something.
Major League Soccer (MLS) released a statement in September 2017 regarding any potential protests. Several teams stayed in the locker room for the pregame playing of the national anthem, while some players knelt during it or wore decals and shirts against hate and racism. [148] On June 16, 2020, Aston Villa and Sheffield United contested the first English football fixture in 100 days, following the COVID-19 lockdown. Their coach, Frank Reich, knelt during the national anthem as his players stood.
[279] NAPO has even called for a boycott of Nike products due to their recent partnership with Kaepernick. The Saints quarterback on Wednesday said he disagreed with Kaepernick’s protest during the national anthem. Not then. "[60], In Week 1, eleven NFL players joined Kaepernick's protests. [207] Dumba regrets not kneeling for both anthems and plans to raise his fist instead of kneel for the rest of the playoffs. My father-in-law was one of those.”, WOW MAN!! Those of you who know me from high school may remember that I decided to start sitting during the playing of the Star Spangled Banner on April 4th 1968, and have been sitting ever since.
But before he even took a question, Brees opened the conference call with a statement about his introspection since early June, when he became seen by many as a symbol of white privilege for saying he would never approve of anyone disrespecting the flag by kneeling during the anthem. I chose to sacrifice my moment today at the top of the podium to call attention to issues that I believe need to be addressed. In addition, the teams as a whole would be subject to punishment and other forms of discipline from the NFL as a result. Harbaugh wrote, "His willingness to take a position at personal cost is now part of our American story. [272], The X-Files actors Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny posted a photo on Twitter of themselves kneeling with arms locked on September 26.[273]. [209], At the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru, team fencing gold medalist Race Imboden kneeled and women's hammer throw champion Gwen Berry raised a fist on the awards stand during the American national anthem.[210][211]. For that, I am very sorry and I ask your forgiveness.”. [154] After his protest, the player received racial threats. [191], Six members of the Chicago White Sox kneeled during the anthem.
[261][262] Multiple of his teammates and other professional athletes expressed disappointment and anger at the statement. Some major celebrities that matched Kaepernick's donations include basketball players Steph Curry and Kevin Durant, tennis player Serena Williams, and rappers Snoop Dogg, Meek Mill, and Usher.
[180], Players on both the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets wore shirts reading Black Lives Matter and "Love Your Neighbor" during pregame warmups. Jeff Plush, the league's commissioner, was present at the game and told reporters that he was unaware of Lynch's plans and disagreed with the act of moving the anthem's performance. [53][54] The reaction to Trump's remarks were amidst other ongoing issues his administration was facing, including failed attempts at healthcare reform, the primary election loss of Trump-backed candidate Luther Strange for the Alabama seat in the U.S. Senate, recovery efforts for Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, Hurricane Irma in Florida, and Hurricane Harvey in Houston, and relations with North Korea over their nuclear and missile testing. [133], Over twenty players on the New York Giants either knelt or raised their fists. Middleton also raised his fist while kneeling. [97][98] It was the first time a Texans player had knelt during the anthem. [58] In the 49ers' final 2016 preseason game on September 1, 2016, after talking to Boyer, Kaepernick opted to kneel during the U.S. national anthem rather than sit as he did in their previous games.
[130], Jerick McKinnon and Richie James of the San Francisco 49ers both sat on the bench while the visiting Arizona Cardinals remained in the locker room. Throughout the following seasons, members of various NFL and other sports teams have engaged in similar silent protests.
[122], Bisi Johnson, Tajae Sharpe, Alexander Mattison, Ameer Abdullah, Jalyn Holmes and Nate Meadors of the Minnesota Vikings knelt.
[115] Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray and running back Kenyan Drake and also Chicago Bears player Jordan Lewis plan to kneel, which would make them the first players on their teams to kneel. [59] Seattle Seahawks player Jeremy Lane also did not stand for the anthem during his final preseason game the same day, stating, "It's something I plan to keep on doing until justice is being served.
[99], On May 23, 2018, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and all NFL team owners, except for two that abstained from voting in a show of hand voting process, approved a new policy that would require all players to stand during the national anthem or be given the option to stay in the locker room during the national anthem. "[219], On September 25, 2017, U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee knelt on the floor of the House of Representatives. “These issues are top of mind, and the players are going to use their platforms. Tebow was awarded a trademark for that term in 2012. "I am not protesting the anthem or the nation, I'm protesting organised brutality. [237] Nike took this backlash and converted it into a meme by releasing an ad that provided instructions to their customer on how to burn their products "properly".
Our respect for the national anthem has always been a hallmark of our pre-race events. On September 23, four players from Withrow High School, three black and one white, in Cincinnati knelt during the national anthem before their football game. “I recognize that I should do less talking and more listening ... and when the black community is talking about their pain, we all need to listen. The comments, which came in the wake of widespread civil unrest in the US after the police killing of an unarmed black man, George Floyd, sparked immediate backlash.
Two N.F.L.
"I don't desecrate my flag and my national anthem. "Tom Benson served in the military and continues to this day to support all military branches and feels strongly that we honor those men and women who defend our freedoms and our freedom of speech. Not now,” wrote Rodgers, one of the few white athletes to respond to Brees’s comments.
Eric Reid joined Kaepernick in kneeling during the national anthem during the final preseason game. [280], During the George Floyd protests, some police officers began kneeling to express solidarity with the protesters, in support of racial justice. On September 24, 2017, the NFL protests became more widespread when over 200 players sat or knelt in response to Trump's expletive-filled rant calling for owners to "fire" the protesting players. [96], In Week 8 at Seattle, the majority of the Texans players knelt during the anthem after Houston owner Bob McNair had commented about having the "inmates running the prison" during a league owner meeting regarding the ongoing protest. [271] Shonda Rhimes posted a photo kneeling with the cast of Grey's Anatomy. Something has to be said.
[123], Eight players on the Carolina Panthers including Teddy Bridgewater and Robby Anderson knelt while others locked arms and raised fists.
[184], Miami Marlins players wore Black Lives Matter shirts during warmups before their game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Those comments came while protests were proliferating across the country in response to a white Minneapolis police officer’s video-recorded killing of George Floyd. In Minneapolis, the Vikings honored George Floyd and other victims of racial violence. This came after the Associated Press had reported earlier in the day that Miami team rules stated that improper anthem conduct could result in a player suspension of up to four games, more than some players receive for violating the league's domestic violence policy. The athletes were upset by a video posted online by the rally organizers a few days prior. And my lack of awareness in that moment hurt a lot of people.”, Brees added that he has had many conversations with teammates since then and particularly in recent days and that they have “reconciled and put closure on anything from the past, and we are moving forward to focusing on the issues of social justice.”, Brees singled out safety Malcolm Jenkins, who had been among his harshest critics, saying, “I am a friend of Malcolm. He remained in the locker room until the coin toss. The National Anthem provides our clubs and fans an important and time-honored opportunity to salute our country and stand up for its principles -- whether in the United States or in Canada. Kirthmon F. Dozier/USA Today Sports, via Reuters. "[225] Nike's ad featuring Kaepernick read "Believe in something.
Major League Soccer (MLS) released a statement in September 2017 regarding any potential protests. Several teams stayed in the locker room for the pregame playing of the national anthem, while some players knelt during it or wore decals and shirts against hate and racism. [148] On June 16, 2020, Aston Villa and Sheffield United contested the first English football fixture in 100 days, following the COVID-19 lockdown. Their coach, Frank Reich, knelt during the national anthem as his players stood.
[279] NAPO has even called for a boycott of Nike products due to their recent partnership with Kaepernick. The Saints quarterback on Wednesday said he disagreed with Kaepernick’s protest during the national anthem. Not then. "[60], In Week 1, eleven NFL players joined Kaepernick's protests. [207] Dumba regrets not kneeling for both anthems and plans to raise his fist instead of kneel for the rest of the playoffs. My father-in-law was one of those.”, WOW MAN!! Those of you who know me from high school may remember that I decided to start sitting during the playing of the Star Spangled Banner on April 4th 1968, and have been sitting ever since.
But before he even took a question, Brees opened the conference call with a statement about his introspection since early June, when he became seen by many as a symbol of white privilege for saying he would never approve of anyone disrespecting the flag by kneeling during the anthem. I chose to sacrifice my moment today at the top of the podium to call attention to issues that I believe need to be addressed. In addition, the teams as a whole would be subject to punishment and other forms of discipline from the NFL as a result. Harbaugh wrote, "His willingness to take a position at personal cost is now part of our American story. [272], The X-Files actors Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny posted a photo on Twitter of themselves kneeling with arms locked on September 26.[273]. [209], At the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru, team fencing gold medalist Race Imboden kneeled and women's hammer throw champion Gwen Berry raised a fist on the awards stand during the American national anthem.[210][211]. For that, I am very sorry and I ask your forgiveness.”. [154] After his protest, the player received racial threats. [191], Six members of the Chicago White Sox kneeled during the anthem.
[261][262] Multiple of his teammates and other professional athletes expressed disappointment and anger at the statement. Some major celebrities that matched Kaepernick's donations include basketball players Steph Curry and Kevin Durant, tennis player Serena Williams, and rappers Snoop Dogg, Meek Mill, and Usher.
[180], Players on both the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets wore shirts reading Black Lives Matter and "Love Your Neighbor" during pregame warmups. Jeff Plush, the league's commissioner, was present at the game and told reporters that he was unaware of Lynch's plans and disagreed with the act of moving the anthem's performance. [53][54] The reaction to Trump's remarks were amidst other ongoing issues his administration was facing, including failed attempts at healthcare reform, the primary election loss of Trump-backed candidate Luther Strange for the Alabama seat in the U.S. Senate, recovery efforts for Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, Hurricane Irma in Florida, and Hurricane Harvey in Houston, and relations with North Korea over their nuclear and missile testing. [133], Over twenty players on the New York Giants either knelt or raised their fists. Middleton also raised his fist while kneeling. [97][98] It was the first time a Texans player had knelt during the anthem. [58] In the 49ers' final 2016 preseason game on September 1, 2016, after talking to Boyer, Kaepernick opted to kneel during the U.S. national anthem rather than sit as he did in their previous games.
[130], Jerick McKinnon and Richie James of the San Francisco 49ers both sat on the bench while the visiting Arizona Cardinals remained in the locker room. Throughout the following seasons, members of various NFL and other sports teams have engaged in similar silent protests.
[122], Bisi Johnson, Tajae Sharpe, Alexander Mattison, Ameer Abdullah, Jalyn Holmes and Nate Meadors of the Minnesota Vikings knelt.
[115] Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray and running back Kenyan Drake and also Chicago Bears player Jordan Lewis plan to kneel, which would make them the first players on their teams to kneel. [59] Seattle Seahawks player Jeremy Lane also did not stand for the anthem during his final preseason game the same day, stating, "It's something I plan to keep on doing until justice is being served.
[99], On May 23, 2018, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and all NFL team owners, except for two that abstained from voting in a show of hand voting process, approved a new policy that would require all players to stand during the national anthem or be given the option to stay in the locker room during the national anthem. "[219], On September 25, 2017, U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee knelt on the floor of the House of Representatives. “These issues are top of mind, and the players are going to use their platforms. Tebow was awarded a trademark for that term in 2012. "I am not protesting the anthem or the nation, I'm protesting organised brutality. [237] Nike took this backlash and converted it into a meme by releasing an ad that provided instructions to their customer on how to burn their products "properly".
Our respect for the national anthem has always been a hallmark of our pre-race events. On September 23, four players from Withrow High School, three black and one white, in Cincinnati knelt during the national anthem before their football game. “I recognize that I should do less talking and more listening ... and when the black community is talking about their pain, we all need to listen. The comments, which came in the wake of widespread civil unrest in the US after the police killing of an unarmed black man, George Floyd, sparked immediate backlash.
Two N.F.L.
"I don't desecrate my flag and my national anthem. "Tom Benson served in the military and continues to this day to support all military branches and feels strongly that we honor those men and women who defend our freedoms and our freedom of speech. Not now,” wrote Rodgers, one of the few white athletes to respond to Brees’s comments.
Eric Reid joined Kaepernick in kneeling during the national anthem during the final preseason game. [280], During the George Floyd protests, some police officers began kneeling to express solidarity with the protesters, in support of racial justice. On September 24, 2017, the NFL protests became more widespread when over 200 players sat or knelt in response to Trump's expletive-filled rant calling for owners to "fire" the protesting players. [96], In Week 8 at Seattle, the majority of the Texans players knelt during the anthem after Houston owner Bob McNair had commented about having the "inmates running the prison" during a league owner meeting regarding the ongoing protest. [271] Shonda Rhimes posted a photo kneeling with the cast of Grey's Anatomy. Something has to be said.
[123], Eight players on the Carolina Panthers including Teddy Bridgewater and Robby Anderson knelt while others locked arms and raised fists.
[184], Miami Marlins players wore Black Lives Matter shirts during warmups before their game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Those comments came while protests were proliferating across the country in response to a white Minneapolis police officer’s video-recorded killing of George Floyd. In Minneapolis, the Vikings honored George Floyd and other victims of racial violence. This came after the Associated Press had reported earlier in the day that Miami team rules stated that improper anthem conduct could result in a player suspension of up to four games, more than some players receive for violating the league's domestic violence policy. The athletes were upset by a video posted online by the rally organizers a few days prior. And my lack of awareness in that moment hurt a lot of people.”, Brees added that he has had many conversations with teammates since then and particularly in recent days and that they have “reconciled and put closure on anything from the past, and we are moving forward to focusing on the issues of social justice.”, Brees singled out safety Malcolm Jenkins, who had been among his harshest critics, saying, “I am a friend of Malcolm. He remained in the locker room until the coin toss. The National Anthem provides our clubs and fans an important and time-honored opportunity to salute our country and stand up for its principles -- whether in the United States or in Canada. Kirthmon F. Dozier/USA Today Sports, via Reuters. "[225] Nike's ad featuring Kaepernick read "Believe in something.
Major League Soccer (MLS) released a statement in September 2017 regarding any potential protests. Several teams stayed in the locker room for the pregame playing of the national anthem, while some players knelt during it or wore decals and shirts against hate and racism. [148] On June 16, 2020, Aston Villa and Sheffield United contested the first English football fixture in 100 days, following the COVID-19 lockdown. Their coach, Frank Reich, knelt during the national anthem as his players stood.
[279] NAPO has even called for a boycott of Nike products due to their recent partnership with Kaepernick. The Saints quarterback on Wednesday said he disagreed with Kaepernick’s protest during the national anthem. Not then. "[60], In Week 1, eleven NFL players joined Kaepernick's protests. [207] Dumba regrets not kneeling for both anthems and plans to raise his fist instead of kneel for the rest of the playoffs. My father-in-law was one of those.”, WOW MAN!! Those of you who know me from high school may remember that I decided to start sitting during the playing of the Star Spangled Banner on April 4th 1968, and have been sitting ever since.
But before he even took a question, Brees opened the conference call with a statement about his introspection since early June, when he became seen by many as a symbol of white privilege for saying he would never approve of anyone disrespecting the flag by kneeling during the anthem. I chose to sacrifice my moment today at the top of the podium to call attention to issues that I believe need to be addressed. In addition, the teams as a whole would be subject to punishment and other forms of discipline from the NFL as a result. Harbaugh wrote, "His willingness to take a position at personal cost is now part of our American story. [272], The X-Files actors Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny posted a photo on Twitter of themselves kneeling with arms locked on September 26.[273]. [209], At the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru, team fencing gold medalist Race Imboden kneeled and women's hammer throw champion Gwen Berry raised a fist on the awards stand during the American national anthem.[210][211]. For that, I am very sorry and I ask your forgiveness.”. [154] After his protest, the player received racial threats. [191], Six members of the Chicago White Sox kneeled during the anthem.
[261][262] Multiple of his teammates and other professional athletes expressed disappointment and anger at the statement. Some major celebrities that matched Kaepernick's donations include basketball players Steph Curry and Kevin Durant, tennis player Serena Williams, and rappers Snoop Dogg, Meek Mill, and Usher.
[180], Players on both the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets wore shirts reading Black Lives Matter and "Love Your Neighbor" during pregame warmups. Jeff Plush, the league's commissioner, was present at the game and told reporters that he was unaware of Lynch's plans and disagreed with the act of moving the anthem's performance. [53][54] The reaction to Trump's remarks were amidst other ongoing issues his administration was facing, including failed attempts at healthcare reform, the primary election loss of Trump-backed candidate Luther Strange for the Alabama seat in the U.S. Senate, recovery efforts for Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, Hurricane Irma in Florida, and Hurricane Harvey in Houston, and relations with North Korea over their nuclear and missile testing. [133], Over twenty players on the New York Giants either knelt or raised their fists. Middleton also raised his fist while kneeling. [97][98] It was the first time a Texans player had knelt during the anthem. [58] In the 49ers' final 2016 preseason game on September 1, 2016, after talking to Boyer, Kaepernick opted to kneel during the U.S. national anthem rather than sit as he did in their previous games.
[130], Jerick McKinnon and Richie James of the San Francisco 49ers both sat on the bench while the visiting Arizona Cardinals remained in the locker room. Throughout the following seasons, members of various NFL and other sports teams have engaged in similar silent protests.
[122], Bisi Johnson, Tajae Sharpe, Alexander Mattison, Ameer Abdullah, Jalyn Holmes and Nate Meadors of the Minnesota Vikings knelt.
[115] Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray and running back Kenyan Drake and also Chicago Bears player Jordan Lewis plan to kneel, which would make them the first players on their teams to kneel. [59] Seattle Seahawks player Jeremy Lane also did not stand for the anthem during his final preseason game the same day, stating, "It's something I plan to keep on doing until justice is being served.
[99], On May 23, 2018, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and all NFL team owners, except for two that abstained from voting in a show of hand voting process, approved a new policy that would require all players to stand during the national anthem or be given the option to stay in the locker room during the national anthem. "[219], On September 25, 2017, U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee knelt on the floor of the House of Representatives. “These issues are top of mind, and the players are going to use their platforms. Tebow was awarded a trademark for that term in 2012. "I am not protesting the anthem or the nation, I'm protesting organised brutality. [237] Nike took this backlash and converted it into a meme by releasing an ad that provided instructions to their customer on how to burn their products "properly".
Our respect for the national anthem has always been a hallmark of our pre-race events. On September 23, four players from Withrow High School, three black and one white, in Cincinnati knelt during the national anthem before their football game. “I recognize that I should do less talking and more listening ... and when the black community is talking about their pain, we all need to listen. The comments, which came in the wake of widespread civil unrest in the US after the police killing of an unarmed black man, George Floyd, sparked immediate backlash.
Two N.F.L.
"I don't desecrate my flag and my national anthem. "Tom Benson served in the military and continues to this day to support all military branches and feels strongly that we honor those men and women who defend our freedoms and our freedom of speech. Not now,” wrote Rodgers, one of the few white athletes to respond to Brees’s comments.
Eric Reid joined Kaepernick in kneeling during the national anthem during the final preseason game. [280], During the George Floyd protests, some police officers began kneeling to express solidarity with the protesters, in support of racial justice. On September 24, 2017, the NFL protests became more widespread when over 200 players sat or knelt in response to Trump's expletive-filled rant calling for owners to "fire" the protesting players. [96], In Week 8 at Seattle, the majority of the Texans players knelt during the anthem after Houston owner Bob McNair had commented about having the "inmates running the prison" during a league owner meeting regarding the ongoing protest. [271] Shonda Rhimes posted a photo kneeling with the cast of Grey's Anatomy. Something has to be said.
[123], Eight players on the Carolina Panthers including Teddy Bridgewater and Robby Anderson knelt while others locked arms and raised fists.
[184], Miami Marlins players wore Black Lives Matter shirts during warmups before their game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Those comments came while protests were proliferating across the country in response to a white Minneapolis police officer’s video-recorded killing of George Floyd. In Minneapolis, the Vikings honored George Floyd and other victims of racial violence. This came after the Associated Press had reported earlier in the day that Miami team rules stated that improper anthem conduct could result in a player suspension of up to four games, more than some players receive for violating the league's domestic violence policy. The athletes were upset by a video posted online by the rally organizers a few days prior. And my lack of awareness in that moment hurt a lot of people.”, Brees added that he has had many conversations with teammates since then and particularly in recent days and that they have “reconciled and put closure on anything from the past, and we are moving forward to focusing on the issues of social justice.”, Brees singled out safety Malcolm Jenkins, who had been among his harshest critics, saying, “I am a friend of Malcolm. He remained in the locker room until the coin toss. The National Anthem provides our clubs and fans an important and time-honored opportunity to salute our country and stand up for its principles -- whether in the United States or in Canada. Kirthmon F. Dozier/USA Today Sports, via Reuters. "[225] Nike's ad featuring Kaepernick read "Believe in something.
Major League Soccer (MLS) released a statement in September 2017 regarding any potential protests. Several teams stayed in the locker room for the pregame playing of the national anthem, while some players knelt during it or wore decals and shirts against hate and racism. [148] On June 16, 2020, Aston Villa and Sheffield United contested the first English football fixture in 100 days, following the COVID-19 lockdown. Their coach, Frank Reich, knelt during the national anthem as his players stood.
[279] NAPO has even called for a boycott of Nike products due to their recent partnership with Kaepernick. The Saints quarterback on Wednesday said he disagreed with Kaepernick’s protest during the national anthem. Not then. "[60], In Week 1, eleven NFL players joined Kaepernick's protests. [207] Dumba regrets not kneeling for both anthems and plans to raise his fist instead of kneel for the rest of the playoffs. My father-in-law was one of those.”, WOW MAN!! Those of you who know me from high school may remember that I decided to start sitting during the playing of the Star Spangled Banner on April 4th 1968, and have been sitting ever since.
But before he even took a question, Brees opened the conference call with a statement about his introspection since early June, when he became seen by many as a symbol of white privilege for saying he would never approve of anyone disrespecting the flag by kneeling during the anthem. I chose to sacrifice my moment today at the top of the podium to call attention to issues that I believe need to be addressed. In addition, the teams as a whole would be subject to punishment and other forms of discipline from the NFL as a result. Harbaugh wrote, "His willingness to take a position at personal cost is now part of our American story. [272], The X-Files actors Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny posted a photo on Twitter of themselves kneeling with arms locked on September 26.[273]. [209], At the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru, team fencing gold medalist Race Imboden kneeled and women's hammer throw champion Gwen Berry raised a fist on the awards stand during the American national anthem.[210][211]. For that, I am very sorry and I ask your forgiveness.”. [154] After his protest, the player received racial threats. [191], Six members of the Chicago White Sox kneeled during the anthem.
[261][262] Multiple of his teammates and other professional athletes expressed disappointment and anger at the statement. Some major celebrities that matched Kaepernick's donations include basketball players Steph Curry and Kevin Durant, tennis player Serena Williams, and rappers Snoop Dogg, Meek Mill, and Usher.
[180], Players on both the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets wore shirts reading Black Lives Matter and "Love Your Neighbor" during pregame warmups. Jeff Plush, the league's commissioner, was present at the game and told reporters that he was unaware of Lynch's plans and disagreed with the act of moving the anthem's performance. [53][54] The reaction to Trump's remarks were amidst other ongoing issues his administration was facing, including failed attempts at healthcare reform, the primary election loss of Trump-backed candidate Luther Strange for the Alabama seat in the U.S. Senate, recovery efforts for Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, Hurricane Irma in Florida, and Hurricane Harvey in Houston, and relations with North Korea over their nuclear and missile testing. [133], Over twenty players on the New York Giants either knelt or raised their fists. Middleton also raised his fist while kneeling. [97][98] It was the first time a Texans player had knelt during the anthem. [58] In the 49ers' final 2016 preseason game on September 1, 2016, after talking to Boyer, Kaepernick opted to kneel during the U.S. national anthem rather than sit as he did in their previous games.
[130], Jerick McKinnon and Richie James of the San Francisco 49ers both sat on the bench while the visiting Arizona Cardinals remained in the locker room. Throughout the following seasons, members of various NFL and other sports teams have engaged in similar silent protests.
[122], Bisi Johnson, Tajae Sharpe, Alexander Mattison, Ameer Abdullah, Jalyn Holmes and Nate Meadors of the Minnesota Vikings knelt.
[115] Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray and running back Kenyan Drake and also Chicago Bears player Jordan Lewis plan to kneel, which would make them the first players on their teams to kneel. [59] Seattle Seahawks player Jeremy Lane also did not stand for the anthem during his final preseason game the same day, stating, "It's something I plan to keep on doing until justice is being served.
[99], On May 23, 2018, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and all NFL team owners, except for two that abstained from voting in a show of hand voting process, approved a new policy that would require all players to stand during the national anthem or be given the option to stay in the locker room during the national anthem. "[219], On September 25, 2017, U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee knelt on the floor of the House of Representatives. “These issues are top of mind, and the players are going to use their platforms. Tebow was awarded a trademark for that term in 2012. "I am not protesting the anthem or the nation, I'm protesting organised brutality. [237] Nike took this backlash and converted it into a meme by releasing an ad that provided instructions to their customer on how to burn their products "properly".
Our respect for the national anthem has always been a hallmark of our pre-race events. On September 23, four players from Withrow High School, three black and one white, in Cincinnati knelt during the national anthem before their football game. “I recognize that I should do less talking and more listening ... and when the black community is talking about their pain, we all need to listen. The comments, which came in the wake of widespread civil unrest in the US after the police killing of an unarmed black man, George Floyd, sparked immediate backlash.
Two N.F.L.
"I don't desecrate my flag and my national anthem. "Tom Benson served in the military and continues to this day to support all military branches and feels strongly that we honor those men and women who defend our freedoms and our freedom of speech. Not now,” wrote Rodgers, one of the few white athletes to respond to Brees’s comments.
Eric Reid joined Kaepernick in kneeling during the national anthem during the final preseason game. [280], During the George Floyd protests, some police officers began kneeling to express solidarity with the protesters, in support of racial justice. On September 24, 2017, the NFL protests became more widespread when over 200 players sat or knelt in response to Trump's expletive-filled rant calling for owners to "fire" the protesting players. [96], In Week 8 at Seattle, the majority of the Texans players knelt during the anthem after Houston owner Bob McNair had commented about having the "inmates running the prison" during a league owner meeting regarding the ongoing protest. [271] Shonda Rhimes posted a photo kneeling with the cast of Grey's Anatomy. Something has to be said.
[123], Eight players on the Carolina Panthers including Teddy Bridgewater and Robby Anderson knelt while others locked arms and raised fists.
[184], Miami Marlins players wore Black Lives Matter shirts during warmups before their game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Those comments came while protests were proliferating across the country in response to a white Minneapolis police officer’s video-recorded killing of George Floyd. In Minneapolis, the Vikings honored George Floyd and other victims of racial violence. This came after the Associated Press had reported earlier in the day that Miami team rules stated that improper anthem conduct could result in a player suspension of up to four games, more than some players receive for violating the league's domestic violence policy. The athletes were upset by a video posted online by the rally organizers a few days prior. And my lack of awareness in that moment hurt a lot of people.”, Brees added that he has had many conversations with teammates since then and particularly in recent days and that they have “reconciled and put closure on anything from the past, and we are moving forward to focusing on the issues of social justice.”, Brees singled out safety Malcolm Jenkins, who had been among his harshest critics, saying, “I am a friend of Malcolm. He remained in the locker room until the coin toss. The National Anthem provides our clubs and fans an important and time-honored opportunity to salute our country and stand up for its principles -- whether in the United States or in Canada. Kirthmon F. Dozier/USA Today Sports, via Reuters. "[225] Nike's ad featuring Kaepernick read "Believe in something.
Major League Soccer (MLS) released a statement in September 2017 regarding any potential protests. Several teams stayed in the locker room for the pregame playing of the national anthem, while some players knelt during it or wore decals and shirts against hate and racism. [148] On June 16, 2020, Aston Villa and Sheffield United contested the first English football fixture in 100 days, following the COVID-19 lockdown. Their coach, Frank Reich, knelt during the national anthem as his players stood.
[279] NAPO has even called for a boycott of Nike products due to their recent partnership with Kaepernick. The Saints quarterback on Wednesday said he disagreed with Kaepernick’s protest during the national anthem. Not then. "[60], In Week 1, eleven NFL players joined Kaepernick's protests. [207] Dumba regrets not kneeling for both anthems and plans to raise his fist instead of kneel for the rest of the playoffs. My father-in-law was one of those.”, WOW MAN!! Those of you who know me from high school may remember that I decided to start sitting during the playing of the Star Spangled Banner on April 4th 1968, and have been sitting ever since.
But before he even took a question, Brees opened the conference call with a statement about his introspection since early June, when he became seen by many as a symbol of white privilege for saying he would never approve of anyone disrespecting the flag by kneeling during the anthem. I chose to sacrifice my moment today at the top of the podium to call attention to issues that I believe need to be addressed. In addition, the teams as a whole would be subject to punishment and other forms of discipline from the NFL as a result. Harbaugh wrote, "His willingness to take a position at personal cost is now part of our American story. [272], The X-Files actors Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny posted a photo on Twitter of themselves kneeling with arms locked on September 26.[273]. [209], At the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru, team fencing gold medalist Race Imboden kneeled and women's hammer throw champion Gwen Berry raised a fist on the awards stand during the American national anthem.[210][211]. For that, I am very sorry and I ask your forgiveness.”. [154] After his protest, the player received racial threats. [191], Six members of the Chicago White Sox kneeled during the anthem.
[261][262] Multiple of his teammates and other professional athletes expressed disappointment and anger at the statement. Some major celebrities that matched Kaepernick's donations include basketball players Steph Curry and Kevin Durant, tennis player Serena Williams, and rappers Snoop Dogg, Meek Mill, and Usher.
[180], Players on both the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets wore shirts reading Black Lives Matter and "Love Your Neighbor" during pregame warmups. Jeff Plush, the league's commissioner, was present at the game and told reporters that he was unaware of Lynch's plans and disagreed with the act of moving the anthem's performance. [53][54] The reaction to Trump's remarks were amidst other ongoing issues his administration was facing, including failed attempts at healthcare reform, the primary election loss of Trump-backed candidate Luther Strange for the Alabama seat in the U.S. Senate, recovery efforts for Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, Hurricane Irma in Florida, and Hurricane Harvey in Houston, and relations with North Korea over their nuclear and missile testing. [133], Over twenty players on the New York Giants either knelt or raised their fists. Middleton also raised his fist while kneeling. [97][98] It was the first time a Texans player had knelt during the anthem. [58] In the 49ers' final 2016 preseason game on September 1, 2016, after talking to Boyer, Kaepernick opted to kneel during the U.S. national anthem rather than sit as he did in their previous games.
[130], Jerick McKinnon and Richie James of the San Francisco 49ers both sat on the bench while the visiting Arizona Cardinals remained in the locker room. Throughout the following seasons, members of various NFL and other sports teams have engaged in similar silent protests.
[122], Bisi Johnson, Tajae Sharpe, Alexander Mattison, Ameer Abdullah, Jalyn Holmes and Nate Meadors of the Minnesota Vikings knelt.
[115] Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray and running back Kenyan Drake and also Chicago Bears player Jordan Lewis plan to kneel, which would make them the first players on their teams to kneel. [59] Seattle Seahawks player Jeremy Lane also did not stand for the anthem during his final preseason game the same day, stating, "It's something I plan to keep on doing until justice is being served.
[99], On May 23, 2018, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and all NFL team owners, except for two that abstained from voting in a show of hand voting process, approved a new policy that would require all players to stand during the national anthem or be given the option to stay in the locker room during the national anthem. "[219], On September 25, 2017, U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee knelt on the floor of the House of Representatives. “These issues are top of mind, and the players are going to use their platforms. Tebow was awarded a trademark for that term in 2012. "I am not protesting the anthem or the nation, I'm protesting organised brutality. [237] Nike took this backlash and converted it into a meme by releasing an ad that provided instructions to their customer on how to burn their products "properly".
"[56] Senator Marco Rubio has also expressed his feeling about Kaepernick, and while he publicly stated that he does not agree with what Kaepernick does (taking a knee during the national anthem), he does support his rights that allows him to do so and he believes that the NFL should not prohibit him from playing in the league again. [131], Malcolm Jenkins was the only player on the New Orleans Saints that protested. remains a lightning rod for controversy in everything it does.
Our respect for the national anthem has always been a hallmark of our pre-race events. On September 23, four players from Withrow High School, three black and one white, in Cincinnati knelt during the national anthem before their football game. “I recognize that I should do less talking and more listening ... and when the black community is talking about their pain, we all need to listen. The comments, which came in the wake of widespread civil unrest in the US after the police killing of an unarmed black man, George Floyd, sparked immediate backlash.
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"I don't desecrate my flag and my national anthem. "Tom Benson served in the military and continues to this day to support all military branches and feels strongly that we honor those men and women who defend our freedoms and our freedom of speech. Not now,” wrote Rodgers, one of the few white athletes to respond to Brees’s comments.
Eric Reid joined Kaepernick in kneeling during the national anthem during the final preseason game. [280], During the George Floyd protests, some police officers began kneeling to express solidarity with the protesters, in support of racial justice. On September 24, 2017, the NFL protests became more widespread when over 200 players sat or knelt in response to Trump's expletive-filled rant calling for owners to "fire" the protesting players. [96], In Week 8 at Seattle, the majority of the Texans players knelt during the anthem after Houston owner Bob McNair had commented about having the "inmates running the prison" during a league owner meeting regarding the ongoing protest. [271] Shonda Rhimes posted a photo kneeling with the cast of Grey's Anatomy. Something has to be said.
[123], Eight players on the Carolina Panthers including Teddy Bridgewater and Robby Anderson knelt while others locked arms and raised fists.
[184], Miami Marlins players wore Black Lives Matter shirts during warmups before their game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Those comments came while protests were proliferating across the country in response to a white Minneapolis police officer’s video-recorded killing of George Floyd. In Minneapolis, the Vikings honored George Floyd and other victims of racial violence. This came after the Associated Press had reported earlier in the day that Miami team rules stated that improper anthem conduct could result in a player suspension of up to four games, more than some players receive for violating the league's domestic violence policy. The athletes were upset by a video posted online by the rally organizers a few days prior. And my lack of awareness in that moment hurt a lot of people.”, Brees added that he has had many conversations with teammates since then and particularly in recent days and that they have “reconciled and put closure on anything from the past, and we are moving forward to focusing on the issues of social justice.”, Brees singled out safety Malcolm Jenkins, who had been among his harshest critics, saying, “I am a friend of Malcolm. He remained in the locker room until the coin toss. The National Anthem provides our clubs and fans an important and time-honored opportunity to salute our country and stand up for its principles -- whether in the United States or in Canada. Kirthmon F. Dozier/USA Today Sports, via Reuters. "[225] Nike's ad featuring Kaepernick read "Believe in something.
Major League Soccer (MLS) released a statement in September 2017 regarding any potential protests. Several teams stayed in the locker room for the pregame playing of the national anthem, while some players knelt during it or wore decals and shirts against hate and racism. [148] On June 16, 2020, Aston Villa and Sheffield United contested the first English football fixture in 100 days, following the COVID-19 lockdown. Their coach, Frank Reich, knelt during the national anthem as his players stood.
[279] NAPO has even called for a boycott of Nike products due to their recent partnership with Kaepernick. The Saints quarterback on Wednesday said he disagreed with Kaepernick’s protest during the national anthem. Not then. "[60], In Week 1, eleven NFL players joined Kaepernick's protests. [207] Dumba regrets not kneeling for both anthems and plans to raise his fist instead of kneel for the rest of the playoffs. My father-in-law was one of those.”, WOW MAN!! Those of you who know me from high school may remember that I decided to start sitting during the playing of the Star Spangled Banner on April 4th 1968, and have been sitting ever since.
But before he even took a question, Brees opened the conference call with a statement about his introspection since early June, when he became seen by many as a symbol of white privilege for saying he would never approve of anyone disrespecting the flag by kneeling during the anthem. I chose to sacrifice my moment today at the top of the podium to call attention to issues that I believe need to be addressed. In addition, the teams as a whole would be subject to punishment and other forms of discipline from the NFL as a result. Harbaugh wrote, "His willingness to take a position at personal cost is now part of our American story. [272], The X-Files actors Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny posted a photo on Twitter of themselves kneeling with arms locked on September 26.[273]. [209], At the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru, team fencing gold medalist Race Imboden kneeled and women's hammer throw champion Gwen Berry raised a fist on the awards stand during the American national anthem.[210][211]. For that, I am very sorry and I ask your forgiveness.”. [154] After his protest, the player received racial threats. [191], Six members of the Chicago White Sox kneeled during the anthem.
[261][262] Multiple of his teammates and other professional athletes expressed disappointment and anger at the statement. Some major celebrities that matched Kaepernick's donations include basketball players Steph Curry and Kevin Durant, tennis player Serena Williams, and rappers Snoop Dogg, Meek Mill, and Usher.
[180], Players on both the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets wore shirts reading Black Lives Matter and "Love Your Neighbor" during pregame warmups. Jeff Plush, the league's commissioner, was present at the game and told reporters that he was unaware of Lynch's plans and disagreed with the act of moving the anthem's performance. [53][54] The reaction to Trump's remarks were amidst other ongoing issues his administration was facing, including failed attempts at healthcare reform, the primary election loss of Trump-backed candidate Luther Strange for the Alabama seat in the U.S. Senate, recovery efforts for Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, Hurricane Irma in Florida, and Hurricane Harvey in Houston, and relations with North Korea over their nuclear and missile testing. [133], Over twenty players on the New York Giants either knelt or raised their fists. Middleton also raised his fist while kneeling. [97][98] It was the first time a Texans player had knelt during the anthem. [58] In the 49ers' final 2016 preseason game on September 1, 2016, after talking to Boyer, Kaepernick opted to kneel during the U.S. national anthem rather than sit as he did in their previous games.
[130], Jerick McKinnon and Richie James of the San Francisco 49ers both sat on the bench while the visiting Arizona Cardinals remained in the locker room. Throughout the following seasons, members of various NFL and other sports teams have engaged in similar silent protests.
[122], Bisi Johnson, Tajae Sharpe, Alexander Mattison, Ameer Abdullah, Jalyn Holmes and Nate Meadors of the Minnesota Vikings knelt.
[115] Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray and running back Kenyan Drake and also Chicago Bears player Jordan Lewis plan to kneel, which would make them the first players on their teams to kneel. [59] Seattle Seahawks player Jeremy Lane also did not stand for the anthem during his final preseason game the same day, stating, "It's something I plan to keep on doing until justice is being served.
[99], On May 23, 2018, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and all NFL team owners, except for two that abstained from voting in a show of hand voting process, approved a new policy that would require all players to stand during the national anthem or be given the option to stay in the locker room during the national anthem. "[219], On September 25, 2017, U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee knelt on the floor of the House of Representatives. “These issues are top of mind, and the players are going to use their platforms. Tebow was awarded a trademark for that term in 2012. "I am not protesting the anthem or the nation, I'm protesting organised brutality. [237] Nike took this backlash and converted it into a meme by releasing an ad that provided instructions to their customer on how to burn their products "properly".
