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Ever since September of last year, the NFL National Anthem Protest has been one of the most controversial topics across social-media, alongside with other protests against police brutality. Many have criticized for such an action for being disrespectful to the National Anthem and Flag. Those, who have supported it, claim to protest against the nationwide police brutalities against the Black people. Looking back to the history of the United States, such sports protests are not a unique incident. During 1968 Olympic game, which are hold in Mexico City, African American Athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their black-gloved fists to speak for black civil rights. Yet, back then both the U.S. government and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) did not show support for such an action, though today the IOC claimed that the black American athletes has made names for themselves for doing such protests.

Taking a knee during the National Anthem or Star-Spangled Banner is a sign of protest toward president Trump and the brutality against black people. It all started when Colin Kaepernick took one knee during the National Anthem as a protest to the actions made towards black people coming from police officers. An Article from the New Yorker said that twenty- seven players from the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Baltimore Ravens dropped down and took a knee. According to the Guardian, “there did not appear to be any white players taking a knee.” However, told by Doreen St. Felix, of the New Yorker, standing above the downturned heads, many players and coaches interlocked arms.

NFL Players Taking a Knee Protesting in the National Football League has been going on, as some of the country’s most beloved and highly recognized athletes are seen disrespecting the United States of America on national TV every weekend. The players’ reason for the protesting is

First off, kneeling during the National Anthem is unpatriotic. This is the greatest country in the world. It gives everyone who comes here an opportunity in life, and the right to pursue a life of happiness. It is crazy to think Americas finest football players will still disrespect our Anthem. This problem has gotten so big that even our president has had strong words concerning the issue. President Trump has taken to twitter multiple times saying how unpatriotic it is. Also, how it should be illegal and players who are choosing to kneel should leave the NFL. With that being said, there are still NFL players who stand in support of the Anthem. Some coaches do not allow players to stand alone, like Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Instead these players they hide in the locker room during the Anthem. In my opinion,

In 2017 controversy struck when the NFL tried “taking a stance” and protesting the National Anthem. In this protest, many NFL players one by one knelt down while the National Anthem played at their sporting event. The National Anthem is a song for our country and symbol to represent all of the men and women who have fought in our military. This song is not played just for our entertainment, it is to honor the flag and what it stands for. The protesting was started by Colin Kaepernick, last season, when he was the quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. He was the first player to take a knee during the playing of the National Anthem, now many other NFL players this season are following in his path and doing the same thing. Many players and viewers claim it is for police brutality and the injustice that is being served, while other viewers see it as entitled millionaires disrespecting the flag and the military. Everyone has different opinions on the issue, but no matter what the country needs to respect one another as humans and be united; the American Flag is a symbol of our freedom and the NFL needs to recognize the National Anthem rather than kneeling and disrespecting what it stands for.

In the article, “Taking a Knee has Always Been a Sign of Reverence, Not Disrespect,” Luke Bretherton discusses the event of the black football players kneeling during the national anthem at a game. Bretherton argues that the kneeling is not a sign of disrespect, but yet a symbol of great

i. The NFL players use their influence as public figures to show a sign of unity and a cry against the murder by police of unarmed black citizens.

NFL players take a knee for the anthem, what's next soccer players not showing up for their own anthem. The “Star Spangled Banner” is our national anthem and it is a way we honor our men and women who fought for this country. When the national anthem is played, NFL players take a knee or remain seated. That is just showing disrespect for our flag. That is a message that it’s delivered to people and some may agree or disagree. Taking a knee for the National Anthem is not an appropriate form of silent protest.

Many National Football League players started kneeling during the National Anthem to protest the injustices against African Americans, police brutality, respect, unity, and equal opportunity. They are protesting with untrue statements, such as police brutality. In 2016, 233 African Americans were shot by police, but the vast majority were armed and dangerous. Only 16 African American male victims of police shootings were unarmed. In 2015, a police officer was 18.5 times more likely to be killed by a black male than an unarmed black male was to be killed by a police officer. Many African American National Football League players believe they are being treated unequally. Kneeling during the National Anthem is disrespectful to the flag, the soldiers, and the people of the United States.

Analysis of a Current Event Over the past few weeks, players of the National Football League, or the NFL, have been kneeling as a protest against any oppression against African Americans. A huge controversy developed around this topic as it snowballed out of control. Taking a knee during the sustainment of the National Anthem is disrespectful to those who have died protecting this country.

Right now in the NFL the football teams are kneeling for the National Anthem. This all started with Colin Kaepernick protesting the police and the inequality that people of color in the United States in August of 2016. The players are protesting the injustices people of color still face in America today. The message that the players are trying to send has been misunderstood. Some have said that the players are attempting to disrespect the country, national anthem, flag, and military by taking a knee this is incorrect. Part of this confusion came from initial misunderstanding, then it grew even greater when Trump spoke at his rally in Alabama. The players are protesting systematic oppression against people of color, police brutality, and the

These Two Articles Explaining the NFL Player Protests During the National Anthem is about the NFL teams protesting about police brutality against the African-American community. More and more NFL players are taking a knee during the National Anthem. Others are standing and linking arms during the national anthems. This, President Donald Trump responded to, he approves of the people who lock arms but he disagrees on those who kneel. It shows a disrespect to the flag and the veterans who served in the military.

Recently, the National Football League has been under fire for its players kneeling through the national anthem. The league has received complaints, accusations and insults from fans, news and sports broadcasts, and our president himself. As a response to the negative attention, Eric Reid wrote an article where he explained that he went directly to a U.S Army Special forces veteran, Nate Boyer, and asked advice on the most respectful way to protest police brutality. They came to the conclusion that kneeling was a more respectful and peaceful form of protest. The NFL player’s “Take a Knee” protest is being misinterpreted as disrespect of the flag, the soldiers, and the anthem.

Ever since 2016, professional athletes have protested police brutality and racial inequality by taking a knee during the Star Spangled Banner. Colin Kaepernick, a then San Francisco 49ers

In 2016, a huge protest began in the National Football League(NFL) when Colin Kaepernick, San Francisco 49ers quarterback, sat down during the “National Anthem” at a preseason game. Kaepernick claimed he was taking this action because he did not want to “show pride in a flag for a country that