WebKaepernick and Marshall were by no means the first pro football players to be seen kneeling on the field. And I think that's important. It means to really focus on being simply human, first and foremost. [35] He pledged to donate $100,000 per month for 10 months to various organizations. '+arguments[1].video:'')+"/?url="+encodeURIComponent(location.href)+"&args="+encodeURIComponent(JSON.stringify([].slice.apply(arguments))),e.parentNode.insertBefore(l,e)}})}(window, document, "script", "Rumble"); Rumble("play", {"video":"vrim59","div":"rumble_vrim59"}); Thank you for your interest in receiving the The Black Sphere newsletter. When asked to comment: Does it ever occur to you that the playing of the national anthem has no place at a sporting event, period? All Rights Reserved. [137] In a subsequent match at the Washington Spirit, Spirit owner Bill Lynch anticipating Rapinoe's protest moved the national anthem's performance without warning or notice to occur before the players' appearances on the pitch. [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". His actions went unnoticed for two weeks before he was questioned by the media. [144] The initial reaction of the DFB, the governing body for association football in Germany, was to announce an investigation into on-field protests. However, some players and owners have said they are willing to sacrifice revenue for social causes they believe in. [196], On September 24, 2017, prior to Game 1 of the 2017 WNBA Finals, players from the Los Angeles Sparks chose to stay in the locker room during the national anthem, while members of the Minnesota Lynx locked arms on the court. He explained his decision to switch was an attempt to show more respect to former and current U.S. military members while still protesting during the anthem. Roger Goodell did so in a video message on June 5, and encouraged everyone to protest peacefully. Harris just wanted to be a good human, and he epitomized an Unhyphenated American. So I would say, adios." The poem was then set to music later that year by John Stafford Smith. Actor Damien Leake had been making a similar protest for almost 50 years, since the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. [283], During the George Floyd protests, some police officers began kneeling to express solidarity with the protesters, in support of racial justice. "[294], Since passing the new national anthem policy in May 2018, the policy was put on hold in July 2018. Irv Cross, former NFL star and the first African American to work full-time as an analyst on national TV, had stage four brain disease CTE when he died aged 81, researchers say. 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. ", "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. If nothing is said, nothing will be done, and nothing will be fixed, and nothing will be changed. [131], Malcolm Jenkins was the only player on the New Orleans Saints that protested. Major League Soccer (MLS) released a statement in September 2017 regarding any potential protests. The NFL is still trying to figure out to handle protests before games Its going on two years since Colin Kaepernick started kneeling during the national anthem. "I don't desecrate my flag and my national anthem. [136], Seattle Reign FC and U.S. women's national soccer team (NWSL) player Megan Rapinoe knelt during the national anthem in a game on September 5, 2016, explaining that her decision was a "nod to Kaepernick and everything that he's standing for right now". 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. But not until years later when it came time for him to write his own will did he get to publish this song that is now known worldwide. [165] On September 9, high school players across the country knelt during the national anthem. The song was first published in 1831 in Washington D.C. by Francis Scott Key who was inspired by the actions of the American forces who defeated the British at the Battle of Baltimore. Trent Brown stood on his own behind everyone else, but did not protest. He experienced both a lot of highs, and endured a lot of lows in his career. "This has to do with respect for our country and respect for our flag," he said. 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. [270] The decline in ratings have had a huge impact on the ad revenue from major television companies, especially CBS and Fox. The policy is expected to technically remain in force until voted on at the 2021 general meeting of the national council.[150][151]. 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. [31] Kaepernick was initially moved to protest by the deaths of African-Americans at the hands of police or while in police custody. [290] The tweets brought enormous amounts of media attention to the participating players and found people on two sides of the issue; one group that supported Kaepernick and many other players that were protesting to bring awareness to the police brutality that black people faced and the other group that believed kneeling was disrespectful to the country, flag, or the military. "[251], Jim Harbaugh, Kaepernick's former coach, penned a strong statement of support for him as part of Time's "100 Most Influential People" series. [166] Two black students on the Victory & Praise Christian Academy football team protested during the anthem. 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[102] The policy also stated that any players from all NFL teams who protested the anthem while on the field would become subject to discipline from the league. [101], 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. It's too important to not say something. He added that "it is disgraceful that anybody would use that as a time to protest". [195], On July 25, 2020, New York Yankees players Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Hicks both knelt during the anthem becoming the first Yankees players to do so. Our respect for the national anthem has always been a hallmark of our pre-race events. I encourage others to please use your platforms for empowerment and change. We respect and support all of our players' constitutional rights and freedom of expression. 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. McNair had apologized, stating that he was not referring to the players, but rather to the "relationship between the league office and team owners". ", "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. [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. [195], Seattle Mariners players Kyle Lewis, J. P. Crawford, Shed Long, Mallex Smith, Dee Gordon, and Justus Sheffield raised their right fists. 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. [148] On June 16, 2020, Aston Villa and Sheffield United contested the first English football fixture in 100 days, following the COVID-19 lockdown. The NBA later stepped in and forced him to retract his statement, reinforcing their policy that all teams are required to play the national anthem in the future. The NFL decided to implement this rule back in October 2017 but held off on making it public until now. Key's father was very supportive of his son's work and even bought him out rights to the poem which allowed him to make some money. [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". The policy remained suspended until Super Bowl LIII and will remain suspended until further notice. Holly, mother of Audrey Soape, formed a relationship with Harris. [133], Over twenty players on the New York Giants either knelt or raised their fists. Instead of using the NFLPA, Kaepernick hired Mark Geragos to be his attorney. I promise you, it does happen. [227], Major sports sponsors Nike, Under Armour, and Ford all issued statements in support of athletes' freedom of expression after Trump's comments regarding the NFL. Fears of his shoulder injury hampering him prevented any teams from taking a chance on him. Eric Reid joined Kaepernick in kneeling during the national anthem during the final preseason game. This was the first time that any member of the Vikings did so. To subscribe, please submit your email address below. [116], Both the Atlanta Falcons and Seattle Seahawks stood with their arms linked. [45] On June 3, quarterback Drew Brees reiterated his opinion against the national anthem protests, generating considerable criticism, including from his teammates. [191] Several Twins members knelt during the anthem before their game against the Chicago White Sox. [157][158] The NCAA football rulebook does not address the issue of pregame ceremonies (patriotic or otherwise) at all, except to say that team captains must be present for a coin toss three minutes before the first-half kickoff. [149], The protests inspired a vote of the U.S. Soccer board to repeal the ban on kneeling during the national anthem, and the new president of the federation personally apologized to Megan Rapinoe. "[33][34], After that interview, Kaepernick pledged to donate the first $1 million of his $11.9 million salary from the 20162017 season to different organizations that help communities in need. America is set of overarching norms, mores, values, and traditions, held by a group of people. [274] Shonda Rhimes posted a photo kneeling with the cast of Grey's Anatomy. Whats the worse that could happen? The Richmond, Virginia native, was a highly touted high school athlete, ranked as highly as #34 in the nation by some sports news outlets. 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". He's fired! She found Harris to always be kind to her. [295], During the George Floyd protests on June 4, 2020, about 20 players released a video reciting the names of victims, demanding that the NFL condemn racism and admit its policy against peaceful protests were wrong and to affirm that black lives matter. He also believes that the Black Lives Matter movement has Marxist roots and is against the nuclear family. [69] Two members of the New England Patriots, Devin McCourty and Martellus Bennett, raised their fists on Sunday Night Football. [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". Some say they're doing so in support of black victims of police violence while others explain that they're simply using their platforms to raise awareness about important issues such as social justice or even just showing pride in the United States flag. Recently, Philadelphia Eagles player Anthony Harris exemplified the saying when he showed himself to be a salt of the earth kind of man. Of the Giants, pitcher Sam Coonrod was the lone player that didn't kneel during pregame demonstrations. What does it mean to be an American? I heard there are no more in the locker room and all are standing This could put me Upon the resumption of the 20192020 season in the NBA Bubble, the entire ensemble of players, coaches, and referees in the first game knelt for an instrumental version of the National Anthem, which featured elements of rap music, pre-recorded by Jon Batiste. WebThe NFL decided to ban kneeling during the national anthem because it is a form of protest and its practitioners should not be perceived as showing respect for the flag and the country. "[123], Eight players on the Carolina Panthers including Teddy Bridgewater and Robby Anderson knelt while others locked arms and raised fists. [271], Stevie Wonder knelt during the 2017 Global Citizen Festival on September 23, saying "Tonight, I'm taking a knee for America". [124] The visiting Las Vegas Raiders linked arms. [71] At the same time, a group of Jacksonville Jaguars players, led by cornerback Prince Amukamara, initially planned to join the protest but chose not to do so after photographs of Kaepernick wearing socks with a crude anti-police message during training camp were made public. These deaths gained prominence through the media and the Black Lives Matter movement in the years immediately preceding the protest. Alex Okafor was the only Chief to kneel and also raised his fist. [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. Because of that, Holly realized he was more than just an athlete. [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. [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]. [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. [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. [267] However, during the 2016 and 2017 seasons ratings were down by 8% and 9.7% respectively. [182], Niko Goodrum, Cameron Maybin, Jeimer Candelario, Joe Jimnez and Dave Clark of the Detroit Tigers knelt during the national anthem prior to their game against the Cincinnati Reds. [63] Denver Broncos player Brandon Marshall knelt during the national anthem prior to the start of the Kickoff game, which was broadcast on NBC. [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. No other player has followed his lead since then, but many other reasons have been given for taking a knee or raising a fist during the song. FC Union Berlin. During a September 2016 away game at Northwestern, where players are traditionally on the field during the anthem, three Nebraska players knelt on the sideline. The league and its 32 teams will not hinder the ability of the leagues 1,700 players to take a knee or otherwise protest on field during the U.S. national anthem. [202] As games continue to be played, players, coaches, and referees continue to kneel. All players took part in pregame demonstrations before standing for the anthem. [281], There is a wide divide of agreement on this subject between law enforcement groups; especially between the NBPA and The National Police Association (who felt that Kaepernick's gestures regarding the national anthem were disrespectful). The Vikings' Gjallarhorn was not blown to call attention to "silenced voices. [76] The protest gained broader participation when over 200 players sat or knelt during the anthem. [246] Kaepernick said of the Terence Crutcher shooting, "this is a perfect example of what this is about. 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. He eventually stood during the playing of 'O Canada. [174], The following day, Cincinnati Reds players Phillip Ervin, Joey Votto, Amir Garrett and Alex Blandino all knelt. Maybe you shouldn't be in the country". NFL Players Gather at Midfield to Take a Knee - Then They Bow Their Heads. [139], As a member of the U.S. women's national soccer team, Rapinoe also knelt before an international friendly match against Thailand on September 16, despite public statements of disagreement with her protest methods issued before the match by the U.S. Soccer Federation and her coach Jill Ellis. [23] Torrey Smith, ex-wide receiver for the Carolina Panthers, had said in an interview: "I understand why people are offended by people protesting the National Anthem. There have been attempts by some owners to get their players to stop protesting during the anthem, but so far these efforts have failed miserably. "On the field, I'm going to continue to do what I do play hard. However, the athletes received public support from University officials. [198], Players on the Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Lakers, Toronto Raptors, Utah Jazz, Boston Celtics, Denver Nuggets, Miami Heat and Los Angeles Clippers planned to kneel during the anthem when the 2020 NBA Season resumed, despite the NBA not allowing it. Other teams elected to remain in the locker room rather than take the field for the anthem. [189], Matt Kemp was the only member of the Colorado Rockies to kneel during the national anthem before their game against the Texas Rangers. ", The team went on to say, "We want our fans to know that we believe in equality and respect for all individuals. ", 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.". [128] The home team Detroit Lions did the same with players either kneeling or leaving the field. [176], Prior to each game on opening day, players knelt in unison while holding a black rope. This occurred when the NFLPA filed a grievance against the NFL's national anthem policy, stating that the policy violated the players' rights because there were no prior discussions between the NFL and NFLPA. And it's torn at the fabric of the team. [293] During an interview, President Trump said that the NFL did "the right thing" of releasing the new policy. Did the Jets take a knee during the national anthem? [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. [279], Due to Kaepernick's 2018 advertisement with Nike, both plaudits and denunciations have been voiced. [138] The Spirit's players issued a joint statement also disagreeing with Lynch's decision to move the anthem without first consulting the team's players or coaches. The Bengals are the only team in the NFL to not have any kneeling players since the demonstrations began. Something has to be said. Du Bois Medal at Harvard University during the Hutchins Center Honors sponsored by the Hutchins Center for African & African American Research. [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. WebThe 2022 USFL regular season will begin April 16 and run through mid-June, followed by the playoffs. On September 24, 2017, the NFL protests became more widespread when over 200 players sat or knelt in reaction to Trump's call for owners to "fire" the protesting players. In the opening game of the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup, all 22 starters from the Portland Thorns and North Carolina Courage knelt during the national anthem. [58], In a May 2018 interview, Trump stated "You have to stand proudly for the national anthem, or you shouldn't be playing, you shouldn't be there. If Americans truly want the NFL kneeling to stop, the best way to begin is to properly address the issue of police brutality and the systemic oppression in this country and to continue to put public pressure on our government to change the system. Until that happens, prepare to have your football slightly interrupted. 2023 The Black Sphere. [155], In September 2017, Principal Waylon Bates of Parkway High School in Louisiana referred to the national anthem protests as a "disruption" and threatened to kick any player out of the football team if he knelt during the national anthem. He added that he was "not condemning anybody or criticizing anybody" in his remarks. But on the same token, they are but a "[46] He called the players' protest "a total disrespect of our heritage". [167], In December 2017, Ninth Circuit Court for the Southern District of California ruled in favor of high school players, and stated that no high school football player can be forced to stand during the national anthem or cannot be forced out of the team by refusing to do so. Did the Lions stand for the national anthem? [264][266], NFL ratings have been in decline for the past couple years, except for the 2018 season, which saw an increase of 4%. He went on: "I don't doubt his sincerity. I'm going to reach out to organizations, organizations that I feel are doing the best job to help the minority women, LGBT, African Americans, Latinos, people that are in fear of Donald Trump and his presidency. He wrote the poem while in captivity aboard a British ship after the battle had ended. But when he fractured his tibia at the end of his junior season in high school, many other schools stopped pursuing him. [65][66][67] Kaepernick and Marshall were teammates at the University of Nevada. [222] Fellow congressman Mark Pocan knelt on the floor of the House the next day. [168] The basis for such ruling is that loss of First Amendment freedoms unquestionably constitutes irreparable harm and that the mandate issued by the district superintendent is a violation of the athletes First Amendment rights.[168], In October 2018, the 32 players of the Christian Capital Academy football team as well as the coaching staff decided to take a knee during the national anthem. WebNFL Players Still Kneeling - YouTube. "[229] In September 2016, after Brandon Marshall knelt during the national anthem, Century Link and Air Academy Federal Credit Union dropped him as a paid sponsor. Notably, the Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, took a knee in this context in June 2020. 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