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Courage Under Fire's Response to New NFL National Anthem Policy
A Call to Action: NFL Players, It’s Time to Find Your Courage
An edited version of this article was published by the South Florida Times on June 7, 2018. By Kaia Wright, Founder and Editor, Courage Under Fire “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stan…
Protests Data
Protests To Date
~5,700
2018 NFL Protests Total
135
Weeks Kap Unsigned
218
Kneeling, Raising Fists, and Other Political Expressions Banned at Tokyo Olympics
The IOC has decided to ban all political expressions or protests during key events at the Tokyo Olympic games. It cites…
President Trump Continues to Stoke Division With Kneeling Issue
POTUS has once again weighed-in on the recent spate of protests during the anthem to capitalize on what he clearly think…
The NHL Sees Its First Kneeling Player During the Anthem in Support of BLM
Back in 2017 when J.T. Brown then of the Tampa Bay Lightning raised a first during the national anthem, all hell broke l…
NBA Players Join Wave of Protesters, Kneeling During the Anthem
The re-start of the NBA season brought with it quite a common sight these days--players, and even coaches, kneeling duri…
Across MLB, Players Demonstrate Before & During the Anthem
Of the major sporting leagues, Major League Baseball has been one of the least active in terms of social justice and adv…
Formula One & Its Top Drivers, Including Lewis Hamilton, Join Kneeling Protest Against Racism
It has been heartening to see the global outpouring of support for the Black Lives Matter movement against racism & …
Protests During the Anthem By All Members of Local Soccer Clubs, A Powerful Statement
Kneeling during the anthem continues to be a powerful symbol of protest, and the fact entire teams are doing so in light…
Black Lives Matter and Kaepernick’s Iconic Protest Reaches the Diaspora
The impact of Kaepernick's kneeling protest cannot be overstated. Combined with the force that is the Black Lives Matte…
Coming Full Circle: The NWSL Apologizes to Megan Rapinoe for Banning Kneeling Protests
Frankly, the prohibition against kneeling during the anthem, a policy explicitly directed at Megan Rapinoe, was wrong wh…
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National Anthem Protest Heroes
This Week in Racism in America: Winter Edition
A sampling of studies and articles reflecting the very reason national anthem protests against racism are wholly appropr…
Standing On the Shoulder of Giants: 50th Anniversary of an Iconic Protest
Over the past few days, the news has been awash with excellent articles detailing October 16, 2018's noteworthy place in…
Atlanta Falcons’ Police Propaganda Film Undermines Legitimate Concerns
The Atlanta Falcons released a video as part of its social justice outreach efforts that is primarily police propaganda …
The NFL Provides Players With A Toby Moment, and They Should Resoundingly Respond
At its annual Spring League meeting, the NFL announced that players will be required to “stand and show respect” for the…
Desperate Times Call for Desperate Measures: Republican Denigration of Black Protest
There has always been something unsavory about politics. As an attorney, activist, military officer, and all around pro…
Dallas Cowboys’ National Anthem Discussion Revealed in Amazon Series “All or Nothing”
In a fascinating look at various members of the Dallas Cowboys' thoughts, statements, and concerns surrounding protestin…
Failure to Sign Kaepernick Attributed to Fear of Ability to Influence Players. I Disagree.
Interesting take by Mike Freeman over at Bleacher Report. He states a veteran player opined that owners' aversion to Ka…
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National Anthem Protest Media
Excellent documentary by Kenney Stills on why he kneels during the anthem. Well done.
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