So, an Unhyphenated America is a place where people choose to focus on being simply human, first and foremost; and living in harmony with those who share those uniquely American values, regardless of their race and/or ethnicity. [277], On October 11, 2018, Colin Kaepernick was awarded the W.E.B. [64] The act of kneeling as protest has been referred to as "taking a knee". Whats the worse that could happen? [272], Eddie Vedder, Pharrell Williams, Dave Matthews, John Legend and Roger Waters knelt to support the protests during concerts on September 24. "On the field, I'm going to continue to do what I do play hard. 7 In the NFL, Cleveland Browns tight end Seth DeValve is the only White player to kneel to protest the national anthem, though others expressed solidarity by locking arms or touching kneeling players during the anthem, or staying in their locker rooms rather than entering the field. All players took part in pregame demonstrations before standing for the anthem. "After hours of careful consideration, and even a visit from Nate Boyer, a retired Green Beret and former NFL player, we came to the conclusion that we should kneel, rather than sit, during the anthem, as a peaceful protest," said Reid. [48] His statement came after a new research indicated that NFL players are at high risk for chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) due to the likelihood of multiple head injuries. Stay tuned! He applauded the new policy that NFL players must either stand for the anthem or stay back in the locker room, but felt that this policy was not strict enough. Harris was a genuine person. Here's why he stopped", "Why did Stills kneel Sunday? [162] The protest reached national attention and received negative backlash. [264][265] Multiple of his teammates and other professional athletes expressed disappointment and anger at the statement. Sept. 10, 2021 The NFLs start is its strongest since 2016, the year the league faced criticism from then-presidential candidate Donald Trump over players In May, Trump threatened to remove football league sponsorship deals if its players didn't stop kneeling during the anthem. [17] In 2016 the NFL stated that "players are encouraged but not required to stand during the playing of the National Anthem"; its game operations manual reads that players "should stand" for the anthem. [261] On September 26, 2017, Joey Odoms, the national anthem singer for the home games of the Ravens, resigned citing the "tone/actions of a large number of NFL fans in the midst of our country's cultural crisis". When you hear one person say 'black lives matter' or 'blue lives matter,' all lives matter." What does it mean to be an American? 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In fact, several prominent players including Richard Sherman and Malcolm Jenkins have been banned from certain teams because they chose to continue demonstrating during the anthem. He added, "I believe that taking a knee during the National Anthem is just another way for me to show my support for those who have been oppressed. Youll recall that Colin Kaepernick brought social justice to the leagues attention by kneeling during the [164], On September 2, 2016, a football player at Brunswick High School in Ohio knelt during the national anthem after he heard his teammates saying "nigger". [231] John Schnatter of sponsor Papa John's Pizza blamed the protests for a drop in sales and a 24% fall in stock during 2017, saying that the "controversy is polarizing the customer, polarizing the country". The [13][19] The antagonistic response to kneeling is raised in spite of the fact that kneeling is a demonstration of reverence, submissiveness, and deference,[20] in contrast with the interpretation that kneeling is offensive to those who are honored by the anthem. Teams across all major sports received $6.8 million from the Department of Defense between 2012 and 2015 in exchange for performance of the national anthem at their games, along with various other military and patriotic activities. [126], The Jacksonville Jaguars remained in the locker room while Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich was the only person on the visiting sidelines to kneel. 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Again, I understand why people are outraged, why they are angry, why they are upset and why its considered disrespectful and unpatriotic. [64], Kaepernick and Marshall were by no means the first pro football players to be seen kneeling on the field. [117] After the anthems, both teams knelt during a moment of silence. [30], Criminal justice reform is one of the top issues that NFL players have been supporting in their protests. That is why we decided to raise our banner during the anthem this season.". Tebow was awarded a trademark for that term in 2012. [97] On February 15, 2019, the grievance was settled by mutual confidential agreement between the parties. They continued to kneel before every game while playing out the delayed end of [36] Days later, the San Francisco 49ers matched Kaepernick by pledging $1 million to two organizations addressing racial and social inequality. [214][215], U.S. ), On September 11, Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters raised his fist while the rest of the team interlocked their arms showing solidarity. Opinion on NFL players kneeling during national anthem in the U.S. 2020, by age Players with most passing touchdowns in NFL history 2022; Players in NFL history with most receiving yards 2022; "[142] MLS to date, has yet to encounter national anthem protests. [223], On September 26, 2017, Louisiana Lt. Gov. [186] Both teams stood during both the pregame demonstration and national anthem. [124] The visiting Las Vegas Raiders linked arms. When he ran, I thought it was a joke, and the joke continues. 2023 The Black Sphere. [254] Driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., however, expressed support for the peaceful protests, quoting President John F. Kennedy, "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable. Jonathan Isaac of the Orlando Magic has been one of the only NBA players to stand during the anthem, citing his faith as the reason why he did not kneel. [289] Colin Kaepernick used this fact to an advantage and conducted his act of a peaceful protest which remained inconspicuous until President Trump posted his tweets on Twitter. I should have declined to respond. Other teams elected to remain in the locker room rather than take the field for the anthem. [45] On June 3, quarterback Drew Brees reiterated his opinion against the national anthem protests, generating considerable criticism, including from his teammates. [173], On July 21, 2020, San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler took a knee over anger of how the United States is handling police brutality. WebThis edition of the Official Playing Rules of the National Football League contains all current rules governing the playing of professional football that are in effect for the 2022 NFL [51][11][12][52] However, the response quickly turned into one towards Trump, rather than Kaepernick's original protests of racial injustice, which took away largely from Kaepernick's original message. ", Crawford told reporters after the game that he decided to stand for the anthem this year because "there are so many things going on in the world right now that you can't really be focused on anything else except what's happening with society.". And I think that's important. College of the Ozarks president Jerry Davis announced in September 2017 that his college's teams would refuse to play any team whose players knelt during the anthem. [202] As games continue to be played, players, coaches, and referees continue to kneel. [118], The Miami Dolphins remained in the locker room prior to playing the home team New England Patriots who were the only team to not protest in any manner. Baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron said, "I think he's getting a raw deal" from the NFL. It goes without saying that singing The Star-Spangled Banner at sporting events has a long and contentious history. According to the same survey, 50% of the decline in rating in 2017 is because of players taking a knee before the game, whereas this action only accounts for 18% of the decline of rating in 2016. [107] The following day, Trump tweeted that players should be suspended for one game the first time kneeling, and for the entire season without pay after a second offense.[108]. [12], It is a tradition in the United States to play "The Star-Spangled Banner", the national anthem, before sporting events. 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. My father served 25 years. [180] The same members of the San Francisco Giants that knelt during the preseason continued their protest. Some major celebrities that matched Kaepernick's donations include basketball players Steph Curry and Kevin Durant, tennis player Serena Williams, singer Usher, and rappers Snoop Dogg and Meek Mill. Maybe you shouldn't be in the country". [10], The protests began in the National Football League (NFL) after San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick sat and later knelt during the anthem, before his team's preseason games of 2016. [9] The act itself has become widely referred to as "taking the knee" or "taking a knee". The poem was then set to music later that year by John Stafford Smith. 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. [156] There have been almost no such incidents involving college football players, for the simple reason that college players and coaches are typically in the locker room when the anthem is played. "[74], Cleveland Browns tight end Seth DeValve became the first white football player to kneel or sit during the anthem on the team's August 21, 2017 preseason game against the New York Giants. If nothing is said, nothing will be done, and nothing will be fixed, and nothing will be changed. [170], On September 23, 2017, Bruce Maxwell of the Oakland Athletics knelt during the national anthem, becoming the first MLB player to join the protest. Both players were not signed by their teams at the time they took a knee or raised their fists, but both contracts contain standing-for-the-national-anthem provisions. However, some players and owners have said they are willing to sacrifice revenue for social causes they believe in. [192], Six members of the Chicago White Sox knelt during the anthem. [253] Petty said, "Anybody that don't stand up for the anthem ought to be out of the country. Middleton also raised his fist while kneeling. There are bodies in the street and people getting paid leave and getting away with murder", adding that he would continue to protest during the anthem until he feels like "[the United States flag] represents what it's supposed to represent. Garrett and Ervin are the only two African-American players on the Reds. [207], The Boston Bruins planned on linking arms during the playing of both the American and Canadian national anthems when the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs began. [257][258] Hill was later put on a two-week suspension for "a second violation of our social media guidelines", after Hill suggested people direct their disagreements towards advertisers of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, after Jones stated he would bench any player who protested the national anthem on October 9, 2017. According to the statement, "Lift Every Voice and Sing" and "The Star Spangled Banner" will be performed to "continue raising awareness of racial injustice against the Black people. In addition, the teams as a whole would be subject to punishment and other forms of discipline from the NFL as a result. This marked the first time that all players, coaches, and referees knelt for an event in one of the Big Four leagues in the US. "I am not going to get up to show pride in a country that oppresses black people and people of color. He apologized to veterans and other members of the military for his actions citing that the timing of his protest was poor. Although he was going to be in London during the time of the game, he told the newspaper that he would not attend because he was "disappointed in the NFL". [119], Both the Buffalo Bills and New York Jets remained in the locker rooms until just before kickoff. Beginning in August 2016, some American athletes have protested against police brutality and racism[2][4][5][6][7] by kneeling on one knee while the U.S. national anthem is played. Cattani later apologized, on June 3, to his fellow officers for his "horrible decision", stating that he had not thought of the "consequence" of his action, which was not specified; that having knelt "goes against every principle and value that I stand for", and that his kneeling had ruined his "reputation as a good cop". The investigation was rapidly dropped after Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, the world governing body, publicly stated that such protests are worthy of applause not punishment. [246] Kaepernick said of the Terence Crutcher shooting, "this is a perfect example of what this is about. [293] During an interview, President Trump said that the NFL did "the right thing" of releasing the new policy. At least 21 remained in the locker room. [178], The New York Yankees and Washington Nationals both knelt during pregame demonstrations before standing during the anthem.[179]. ", "NBA players took a knee before kicking off the league's reopened season", "Magic's Jonathan Isaac explains why he didn't take knee or wear Black Lives Matter shirt Friday", "Jonathan Isaac chose to stand, his reasons belong to him", "Heat's Meyers Leonard stands for anthem with teammates' support", "Lightning's J.T. [8] Beginning in 2017, many players also protested against President Donald Trump's criticisms of those involved in the protest, and some against Trump's policies during his time in office. Some believe it salutes military and police officers who have died on duty; for others, it honors the United States generally. [200] However, in the wake of the George Floyd protests, NBA commissioner Adam Silver reversed his stance, stating that he respects "teams' unified act of peaceful protest for social justice and under these unique circumstances will not enforce [the] long-standing rule requiring standing during the playing of our national anthem."[201]. Anderson plans on protesting for the entire season. Mookie Betts was the lone member of the Los Angeles Dodgers to protest. Because of that, Holly realized he was more than just an athlete. [128] The home team Detroit Lions did the same with players either kneeling or leaving the field. Childress said, "It'll get you a ride on a Greyhound bus" if anyone on his team protested the anthem. The Vikings' Gjallarhorn was not blown to call attention to "silenced voices. 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[232] Later that day, the company announced that the NFL shield or "official sponsor" designation on Papa John's commercials and advertising would be removed. [110] Stills says that he will continue to do so even if his job is threatened as a result. The policy remained suspended until Super Bowl LIII and will remain suspended until further notice. 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In an effort to address NFL anthem protests, the league passed a new policy on May 23, 2018, mandating all players to stand during the anthem or be given the option of remaining in the locker room during its performance. It has caused friction. [155] After his protest, the player received racial threats. [169] The two players did not receive any punishment for their protest. [45], In September 2017 at a rally in Huntsville, Alabama, President Trump said NFL owners should fire players who kneel during the national anthem and encouraged fans to walk out. But when he fractured his tibia at the end of his junior season in high school, many other schools stopped pursuing him. [211], At the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru, team fencing gold medalist Race Imboden knelt and women's hammer throw champion Gwen Berry raised a fist on the awards stand during the American national anthem.[212][213]. "[219], In September 2016, President Barack Obama stated that Kaepernick was "exercising his constitutional right" to protest. ", "The national anthem in sports (spoiler: it wasn't always this way)", "NFL rulebook does not require players to stand for national anthem; Game Operations manual does", "Diverse America divided on flag, anthem, other symbols", "The Psychology of Taking a Knee: The backlash against protests by Colin Kaepernick and other athletes raises all sorts of scientific questions", "Opinion | Eric Reid: Why Colin Kaepernick and I Decided to Take a Knee", "Military veterans divided over NFL protests", "The #TakeAKnee protests have always been about race. Are MLB players still kneeling for the national anthem? "We as professionals should be able to express ourselves however we want," he said after the game. The protests began last year when Kaepernick, then a quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, refused to stand for the national anthem before games because, he said, he wanted to highlight racial injustice in America. According to Sports Illustrated, Evans said, "If this happens, then America's not right right now. This is why it isn't recommended to protest in any way during The Star-Spangled Banner. After the referee blew his whistle for kick-off, all the players and the coaching staffs took the knee. [279], Due to Kaepernick's 2018 advertisement with Nike, both plaudits and denunciations have been voiced. McNair had apologized, stating that he was not referring to the players, but rather to the "relationship between the league office and team owners". [165] On September 9, high school players across the country knelt during the national anthem. [248] That same month, Pro Football Hall of Famer and longtime civil rights activist Jim Brown, who a year earlier supported Kaepernick "100 percent",[249] now criticized him, suggesting Kaepernick ought to decide whether to be an athlete or an activist. I'm playing hard because I've got this right freedom, because of the vets. [191] Several Twins members knelt during the anthem before their game against the Chicago White Sox. #BoycottNFL is used in different states than #TakeAKnee, with those using #BoycottNFL wanting to boycott the NFL and those using #TakeAKnee supporting the players who choose to protest. [216][217][218] During a Senate hearing, Lankford said: "We watched, even this weekend, the Russians and their troll farms, their internet folks, start hashtagging out #TakeAKnee and also hashtagging out #BoycottNFL. Did the Packers kneel during the national anthem? I'm not a political person that much, but I got common sense. They ended the statement with a note that they are trying to improve diversity within the organization. The Richmond, Virginia native, was a highly touted high school athlete, ranked as highly as #34 in the nation by some sports news outlets. Theres a saying from a Christian devotional book, Imitation of Christ, authored by Thomas A. Kempis, published in 1440 that goes. He added that he was "not condemning anybody or criticizing anybody" in his remarks. He experienced both a lot of highs, and endured a lot of lows in his career. [31] Kaepernick was initially moved to protest by the deaths of African-Americans at the hands of police or while in police custody. [60] 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. ", "A timeline of Colin Kaepernick's national anthem protest and the NFL players who joined him", "NFL player protests sweep league after President Donald Trump's hostile remarks", "How national anthem became essential part of sports", "Title 36 United States Code: 301. That doesn't protect him, just because he served our country. [206] He stated that he had "received death threats" after the protest. [233] In December 2017 Sanderson Farms CEO questioned whether the NFL protests were to blame for falling chicken wing prices. They continued to kneel before every game while playing out the delayed end of last season. Several Football Team players raised their fists while the visiting Philadelphia Eagles remained in the locker room. [209] Dumba regrets not kneeling for both anthems and plans to raise his fist instead of kneel for the rest of the playoffs. It said "The march of players, officials and children into our stadiums and singing of the anthem has been a pre-match tradition since our first game in 1996. He loves to play and watch sports. [160], On February 23, 2019, eight players of the Ole Miss men's basketball team took a knee during the national anthem at their home-game against Georgia. Harris was also highly touted college athlete, and prior to the 2015 NFL draft, he was forecasted to go as early as the 2nd round, or as late as the 7th round, and he would likely be the 4th Safety picked. To me, this is bigger than football and it would be selfish on my part to look the other way. [153], On September 7, 2016, three volleyball players from West Virginia Tech knelt during the national anthem.[154][155]. The same day, the Dallas Stars and the Texas Rangers affirmed that they would play the national anthem regardless of any backlash they would receive. 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