National Anthem Protests

Brittney Griner is free to sit out or stand for the national anthem. Because this is America

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LeBron James calls out media double standard between Jones, Irving

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Gwen Berry is coy about whether she’ll protest anthem, flag at Tokyo Olympics

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Dallas Mavericks stop playing national anthem before games, NBA says all teams must play song

Last year, Mavericks owner Mark Cuban said he hoped the NBA would let kneeling players “do what’s in their heart” while the anthem played.
/ February 10, 2021
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Amy Schumer slams white players for failing to participate in anthem protests, refuses to do Super Bowl commercial

“I personally told my reps I wouldn’t do a Super Bowl commercial this year,” Amy Schumer wrote on Instagram Friday, noting her privilege.
/ October 21, 2018
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Alabama store pulls Pepsi products with NFL logo over anthem protests

“I will not bow down in order to make a dollar as long as the athletes are allowed to bow down and disrespect the flag,” Phillip Stewart said.
/ October 14, 2018
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Georgia cheerleaders cut after kneeling during national anthem to protest police brutality

Four of the five cheerleaders, who kneeled during the national anthem at a Kennesaw State University football home game, did not make the squad this year.
/ August 26, 2018
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Jerry’s Kid: Cowboys’ owner Jerry Jones ‘proud’ that Dak Prescott toes the line during the Anthem debate

Dallas Cowboys’ quarterback Rayne Dakota “Dak” Prescott, stood proudly during the national anthem much to the delight of his team’s owner, Jerry Jones.
/ August 11, 2018

Dallas Cowboys’ Dak Prescott calls national anthem protests inappropriate

The team’s new face made the proclamation after owner Jerry Jones said players will stand for the anthem and cannot remain in the locker room.
/ July 28, 2018
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

NFL commits millions of dollars to social justice causes

The league is finally putting its money where its mouth is
/ November 30, 2017