College Sports

American Heroes: College Sports
Name	Protest Date	Significant Notes
Volleyball
Jade Berry	September 7, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem. First college student athletes to participate in the national anthem protests against racism.
Roytihala Brown	September 7, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem. First college student athletes to participate in the national anthem protests against racism.
Keyanna Morrow	September 7, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem. First college student athletes to participate in the national anthem protests against racism.
Volleyball
Mara Green	September 9, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem.
Football
Unnamed members of the football team	September 10, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem. Local veterans staged a counter-protest at the October 22, 2016 homecoming game. The players were asked to leave the field for their safety.
Student Body
Malcolm Chanaiwa	September 10, 2016 SOURCE	Remained seated during the national anthem. Protests continued in ensuing weeks.
~30 Unnamed members of the student body	September 10, 2016 SOURCE	Remained seated during the national anthem. Protests continued in ensuing weeks.
Football
Lonnie Walker, II	September 10, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem. University issued statement supporting Walker’s right to exercise his free speech rights, and noting that this was Walker’s personal decision
Football
Keanu Hill	September 10, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem. The university’s spokesman issued a statement supporting Hill’s right to freedom of expression, while emphasizing that Hill does not speak for the university.
Student Body
Cherokee Washington	September 16, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem.
Football, Cheerleading
Entire Cheerleading squad	September 17, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem. First Historically Black College/University student athletes to participate in the national anthem protests against racism.
Unnamed members of the football team	September 17, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem. First Historically Black College/University student athletes to participate in the national anthem protests against racism.
Football
Quincy Butler	September 17, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem.
Jamal Jackson	September 17, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem.
Football
Two Unnamed football players	September 17, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem.
Student Body
Shanel Alexander	September 17, 2016 SOURCE	Remained seated during the national anthem.
Diona Willis	September 17, 2016 SOURCE	Remained seated during the national anthem.
~20 Unnamed members of the student body	September 17, 2016 SOURCE	Remained seated during the national anthem.
Student Body
Trisden Shaw	September 17, 2016 SOURCE	Remained seated during the national anthem. Subjected to racial slurs and harassment on social media.
Cheyenne Vance	September 17, 2016 SOURCE	Remained seated during the national anthem. Subjected to racial slurs and harassment on social media.
~30 Unnamed members of the student body	September 17, 2016 SOURCE	Remained seated during the national anthem. Subjected to racial slurs and harassment on social media.
Student Body, Band
Jerome Simpson	September 17, 2016 SOURCE SOURCE	Remained seated and raised fist during national anthem
~15 Unnamed members of the student body	September 17, 2016 SOURCE SOURCE	Remained seated and raised fist during national anthem
2 members of the band	September 17, 2016 SOURCE SOURCE	Remained seated and raised fist during national anthem
Cheerleading
Alexis Bazen	September 17, 2016 SOURCE	Bazen knelt during the national anthem. Char raised her fist during the national anthem.
Deena Char	September 17, 2016 SOURCE	Bazen knelt during the national anthem. Char raised her fist during the national anthem.
Soccer
Pia Mingkwan	September 23, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem
Student Body, Band
Coda Boyce	September 23, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem
Unnamed members of the student body	September 23, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem
Unnamed members of the band	September 23, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem
Soccer
Ally Prisock	September 23, 2016 SOURCE SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem
Unnamed members of the women’s soccer team	September 23, 2016 SOURCE SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem
Football
Raheem Jackson	September 24, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt and raised fist during the national anthem
A.J. Poplin	September 24, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt and raised fist during the national anthem
Several Unnamed members of the football team	September 24, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt and raised fist during the national anthem
Football
Mickoy Nichol	September 24, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem
Marquise Scott	September 24, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem
Andrew Segal	September 24, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem
Walter Washington	September 24, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem
Student Body
Unnamed members of the student body	September 24, 2016 SOURCE	Remained seated during the national anthem.
Football
Unnamed members of the football team	September 24, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem
Football, Cheerleading
Leon Agee	September 24, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem
Blaise Brown	September 24, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem
J’V’on Butler	September 24, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem
Kendall Catchings	September 24, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem
Michael Dereus	September 24, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem
Jethro Francois	September 24, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem
Larenz Griggs	September 24, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem
Ramon Lyons	September 24, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem
Ryan White-Boyd	September 24, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem
Jelani Williamson	September 24, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem
Unnamed football player and cheerleaders	September 24, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem
Student Body
Charles Evans	September 24, 2016 SOURCE	Remained seated during the national anthem. Students intend to continue the protests in ensuing weeks.
Unnamed members of the student body	September 24, 2016 SOURCE	Remained seated during the national anthem. Students intend to continue the protests in ensuing weeks.
Football
Sam Bordo	September 24, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem Kendra Hawkins is a part of a student duo advocating for the inclusion of the Black National Anthem as a permanent part of pre-game ceremonies. MSU produced a 15-minute documentary on the controversial history of the national anthem.
Austin Dischinger	September 24, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem Kendra Hawkins is a part of a student duo advocating for the inclusion of the Black National Anthem as a permanent part of pre-game ceremonies. MSU produced a 15-minute documentary on the controversial history of the national anthem.
Trey Nowaczynsky	September 24, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem Kendra Hawkins is a part of a student duo advocating for the inclusion of the Black National Anthem as a permanent part of pre-game ceremonies. MSU produced a 15-minute documentary on the controversial history of the national anthem.
Aonga Shalita	September 24, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem Kendra Hawkins is a part of a student duo advocating for the inclusion of the Black National Anthem as a permanent part of pre-game ceremonies. MSU produced a 15-minute documentary on the controversial history of the national anthem.
Football
Kenney Lyke	September 24, 2016 SOURCE	Raised fist during the national anthem
Gabe Sherrod	September 24, 2016 SOURCE	Raised fist during the national anthem
Delton Williams	September 24, 2016 SOURCE	Raised fist during the national anthem
Football
Unnamed members of the football team	September 24, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem
Student Body
Chinedu Nwokeafor	September 24, 2016 SOURCE	Students remained seated/stood w/ raised fist during the national anthem Students advocated for the inclusion of the Black National Anthem as a permanent part of pre-game ceremonies. MSU produced a 15-minute documentary on the controversial history of the national anthem.
Rebecca Phillips	September 24, 2016 SOURCE	Students remained seated/stood w/ raised fist during the national anthem Students advocated for the inclusion of the Black National Anthem as a permanent part of pre-game ceremonies. MSU produced a 15-minute documentary on the controversial history of the national anthem.
Unnamed members of the student body	September 24, 2016 SOURCE	Students remained seated/stood w/ raised fist during the national anthem Students advocated for the inclusion of the Black National Anthem as a permanent part of pre-game ceremonies. MSU produced a 15-minute documentary on the controversial history of the national anthem.
Student Body
Starr Clark	September 24, 2016 SOURCE SOURCE	Remained seated during the national anthem.
Celine Corbie	September 24, 2016 SOURCE SOURCE	Remained seated during the national anthem.
Ashlei Gentry	September 24, 2016 SOURCE SOURCE	Remained seated during the national anthem.
Jalen Johns	September 24, 2016 SOURCE SOURCE	Remained seated during the national anthem.
Lauren Smith	September 24, 2016 SOURCE SOURCE	Remained seated during the national anthem.
Kourtney Thompson	September 24, 2016 SOURCE SOURCE	Remained seated during the national anthem.
Unnamed members of the student body	September 24, 2016 SOURCE SOURCE	Remained seated during the national anthem.
Student Body
Alexus Barree	September 24, 2016 SOURCE	Remained seated during the national anthem with fists raised. The students intend to continue the national anthem protest against racism in the ensuing weeks.
Russell Boyd, II	September 24, 2016 SOURCE	Remained seated during the national anthem with fists raised. The students intend to continue the national anthem protest against racism in the ensuing weeks.
Lonvis Naulls	September 24, 2016 SOURCE	Remained seated during the national anthem with fists raised. The students intend to continue the national anthem protest against racism in the ensuing weeks.
~125 members of the student body	September 24, 2016 SOURCE	Remained seated during the national anthem with fists raised. The students intend to continue the national anthem protest against racism in the ensuing weeks.
Student Body
~15 Unnamed members of the Black Student Union	September 24, 2016 SOURCE	Remained seated during the national anthem with fists raised.
Football
Devin Bush	September 24, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem
David Dawson	September 24, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem
Khalid hill	September 24, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem
Jourdan Lewis	September 24, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem
Elysee Mbem-Bosse	September 24, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem
Mike McCray	September 24, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem
Josh Metellus	September 24, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem
Channing Stribling	September 24, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem
Football
Dameon Baber	September 24, 2016 SOURCE	Raised fist during the national anthem
James Butler	September 24, 2016 SOURCE	Raised fist during the national anthem
James Choudja	September 24, 2016 SOURCE	Raised fist during the national anthem
Hasaan Henderson	September 24, 2016 SOURCE	Raised fist during the national anthem
L.J. Jackson	September 24, 2016 SOURCE	Raised fist during the national anthem
Jaxson Kincaid	September 24, 2016 SOURCE	Raised fist during the national anthem
Malik Reed	September 24, 2016 SOURCE	Raised fist during the national anthem
Asauni Rufus	September 24, 2016 SOURCE	Raised fist during the national anthem
Cameron Turner	September 24, 2016 SOURCE	Raised fist during the national anthem
Randy Uzoma	September 24, 2016 SOURCE	Raised fist during the national anthem
Travis Wilson	September 24, 2016 SOURCE	Raised fist during the national anthem
Football
Mohamed Barry	September 24, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem. Three regents (Hal Daub, Jim Pillen, and Rob Schafer) expressed disagreement with the students’ protest. Daub asserted that the players should be kicked off the team, though later he said he’d been misquoted. Nebraska governor Pete Ricketts called the protest “disgraceful and disrespectful.” Online petition started by Nebraska alum Andy Liberman in support of the students.
DaiShon Neal	September 24, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem. Three regents (Hal Daub, Jim Pillen, and Rob Schafer) expressed disagreement with the students’ protest. Daub asserted that the players should be kicked off the team, though later he said he’d been misquoted. Nebraska governor Pete Ricketts called the protest “disgraceful and disrespectful.” Online petition started by Nebraska alum Andy Liberman in support of the students.
Michael Rose-Ivey	September 24, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem. Three regents (Hal Daub, Jim Pillen, and Rob Schafer) expressed disagreement with the students’ protest. Daub asserted that the players should be kicked off the team, though later he said he’d been misquoted. Nebraska governor Pete Ricketts called the protest “disgraceful and disrespectful.” Online petition started by Nebraska alum Andy Liberman in support of the students.
Student Body, Band
Kaleia Martin	September 24, 2016 SOURCE SOURCE	Remained seated during the national anthem with fists raised. Band members knelt during the national anthem. UNC alumni Carmen Scott spearheaded the successful effort to finance a full page ad in support of the students’ protest.
Carrington Merritt	September 24, 2016 SOURCE SOURCE	Remained seated during the national anthem with fists raised. Band members knelt during the national anthem. UNC alumni Carmen Scott spearheaded the successful effort to finance a full page ad in support of the students’ protest.
Patrice Rene	September 24, 2016 SOURCE SOURCE	Remained seated during the national anthem with fists raised. Band members knelt during the national anthem. UNC alumni Carmen Scott spearheaded the successful effort to finance a full page ad in support of the students’ protest.
~75 Unnamed members of the student body and band	September 24, 2016 SOURCE SOURCE	Remained seated during the national anthem with fists raised. Band members knelt during the national anthem. UNC alumni Carmen Scott spearheaded the successful effort to finance a full page ad in support of the students’ protest.
Field Hockey
Entire Field Hockey Team	September 29, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem.
Band
19 Unnamed members of the band	October 1, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem. The university chancellor supported the students’ right to protest; however, the university’s Athletic Bands director, School of Music director, and College of Fine Arts and Communication dean issued a letter stating that further national anthem protests against racism by band members “would not be tolerated.” The university’s School of Social Work issued a statement in support of the students’ exercise of free speech and expression. North Carolina governor, Pat McCrory, stated that the students’ actions were “extremely inappropriate.” The president and Chief Executive Officer of the radio group that owns the local ESPN affiliate radio station, Jeff Andrulonis, refused to air ECU’s next football game in order to “protest the protest.” Game attendees assaulted band members, including spitting, throwing objects, etc.
Football
Erik Henneman	October 1, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem.
Student Body
Marvel Joseph	October 1, 2016 SOURCE SOURCE	Remained seated during the national anthem with fists raised. Organized national anthem protest of approximately 200 Florida State University students.
Joshua Baerwald	October 1, 2016 SOURCE SOURCE	Remained seated during the national anthem with fists raised. Organized national anthem protest of approximately 200 Florida State University students.
~200 Unnamed members of the student body	October 1, 2016 SOURCE SOURCE	Remained seated during the national anthem with fists raised. Organized national anthem protest of approximately 200 Florida State University students.
Football
Shawahl Abdur-Rahman	October 1, 2016 SOURCE	Raised fist during the national anthem
Football
Chance Carnahan	October 1, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem.
Carrigan Miller	October 1, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem.
Student Body
Kalyah Gardner	October 1, 2016 SOURCE	Students remained seated/stood w/ raised fist, and knelt during the national anthem
Ashley Kayne	October 1, 2016 SOURCE	Students remained seated/stood w/ raised fist, and knelt during the national anthem
~ 20 Unnamed members of the Black Student Union	October 1, 2016 SOURCE	Students remained seated/stood w/ raised fist, and knelt during the national anthem
Dance Team
Jay Alford	October 1, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem Students were suspended for the rest of the game’s performance. These young women were the first college students punished for participating in the national anthem protests. The Missouri Western State University president, Dr. Bob Vartabedian, apologized to the students on behalf of the university.
Eugena Wallace	October 1, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem Students were suspended for the rest of the game’s performance. These young women were the first college students punished for participating in the national anthem protests. The Missouri Western State University president, Dr. Bob Vartabedian, apologized to the students on behalf of the university.
Band, Student Body
Parker Gagnier	October 1, 2016 SOURCE	Students and band members knelt and remained seated during the national anthem.
Lorenzo Melton	October 1, 2016 SOURCE	Students and band members knelt and remained seated during the national anthem.
Unnamed members of the student body	October 1, 2016 SOURCE	Students and band members knelt and remained seated during the national anthem.
Student Body, Faculty
Chandler Davenport	October 1, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem.
Brandon Iracks-Edelin	October 1, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem.
Unnamed members of the student body and faculty	October 1, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem.
Student Body
Michael Coates	October 1, 2016 SOURCE	Remained seated during the national anthem. University of Alabama Student Ryan Parrish was suspended on October 5, 2016, and arrested on October 7, 2016 for making a death threat on social media using racist language. Several students protested again on 22 October 2016.
Dwyer Freeman	October 1, 2016 SOURCE	Remained seated during the national anthem. University of Alabama Student Ryan Parrish was suspended on October 5, 2016, and arrested on October 7, 2016 for making a death threat on social media using racist language. Several students protested again on 22 October 2016.
Teryn Shipman	October 1, 2016 SOURCE	Remained seated during the national anthem. University of Alabama Student Ryan Parrish was suspended on October 5, 2016, and arrested on October 7, 2016 for making a death threat on social media using racist language. Several students protested again on 22 October 2016.
Emerald Vaughn	October 1, 2016 SOURCE	Remained seated during the national anthem. University of Alabama Student Ryan Parrish was suspended on October 5, 2016, and arrested on October 7, 2016 for making a death threat on social media using racist language. Several students protested again on 22 October 2016.
~20 Unnamed members of the student body	October 1, 2016 SOURCE	Remained seated during the national anthem. University of Alabama Student Ryan Parrish was suspended on October 5, 2016, and arrested on October 7, 2016 for making a death threat on social media using racist language. Several students protested again on 22 October 2016.
Football, Cheerleading
Priscilla Huddleston	October 1, 2016 SOURCE SOURCE	Hudson knelt during the national anthem Football players raised their fist during the national anthem Some players also protested on October 8, 2016.
De’Veon Smith	October 1, 2016 SOURCE SOURCE	Hudson knelt during the national anthem Football players raised their fist during the national anthem Some players also protested on October 8, 2016.
Unnamed members of the football team	October 1, 2016 SOURCE SOURCE	Hudson knelt during the national anthem Football players raised their fist during the national anthem Some players also protested on October 8, 2016.
Student Body
Ranicia Taylor	October 1, 2016 SOURCE	Remained seated during the national anthem. Students report being verbally harassed, and assaulted when attendees threw drinks on them.
McQuesha Thompson	October 1, 2016 SOURCE	Remained seated during the national anthem. Students report being verbally harassed, and assaulted when attendees threw drinks on them.
Student Body
Marquan Boyd	October 5, 2016 SOURCE SOURCE	Remained seated with fists raised during the national anthem.
Briana Blackwell	October 5, 2016 SOURCE SOURCE	Remained seated with fists raised during the national anthem.
Danielle Clark	October 5, 2016 SOURCE SOURCE	Remained seated with fists raised during the national anthem.
Shanta Mill	October 5, 2016 SOURCE SOURCE	Remained seated with fists raised during the national anthem.
Marlon Moses	October 5, 2016 SOURCE SOURCE	Remained seated with fists raised during the national anthem.
Nicole Telfer	October 5, 2016 SOURCE SOURCE	Remained seated with fists raised during the national anthem.
Unnamed members of the student body	October 5, 2016 SOURCE SOURCE	Remained seated with fists raised during the national anthem.
Football
Ray Golden	October 8, 2016 SOURCE	Raised fist during the national anthem
Marcel Ray	October 8, 2016 SOURCE	Raised fist during the national anthem
Emmett Thomas	October 8, 2016 SOURCE	Raised fist during the national anthem
Tyree Waller	October 8, 2016 SOURCE	Raised fist during the national anthem
Football
Rashard Fant	October 8, 2016 SOURCE	Raised fist during the national anthem
Football
Robert Bowers	October 8, 2016 SOURCE	Raised fist during the national anthem
Cam Chambers	October 8, 2016 SOURCE	Raised fist during the national anthem
Andrew Dowell	October 8, 2016 SOURCE	Raised fist during the national anthem
T.J. Harrell	October 8, 2016 SOURCE	Raised fist during the national anthem
Devyn Salmon	October 8, 2016 SOURCE	Raised fist during the national anthem
Tyson Smith	October 8, 2016 SOURCE	Raised fist during the national anthem
Khari Willis	October 8, 2016 SOURCE	Raised fist during the national anthem
Student Body
Rosalin Cobb	October 8, 2016 SOURCE	Remained seated during the national anthem. Cromartie’s wife later speculated that his national anthem protest was a factor in his release from the team.
Unnamed members of the Black Student Union	October 8, 2016 SOURCE	Remained seated during the national anthem. Cromartie’s wife later speculated that his national anthem protest was a factor in his release from the team.
Student Body
Joseph Gogins	October 8, 2016 SOURCE	Raised fist and remained seated during the national anthem
Angel Poole	October 8, 2016 SOURCE	Raised fist and remained seated during the national anthem
Unnamed members of the student body	October 8, 2016 SOURCE	Raised fist and remained seated during the national anthem
Student Body, Faculty
Kindeya Chairo	October 14, 2016 SOURCE	Remained seated with fists raised during the national anthem.
~40 Unnamed members of the student body and faculty	October 14, 2016 SOURCE	Remained seated with fists raised during the national anthem.
Football
All members of the football team except one player	October 15, 2016 SOURCE	Remained in the locker room during the national anthem
Student Body
Ravyn Highsmith	October 15, 2016 SOURCE	Remained seated during the national anthem.
Alexis Williams	October 15, 2016 SOURCE	Remained seated during the national anthem.
Unnamed members of the student body	October 15, 2016 SOURCE	Remained seated during the national anthem.
Student Body, Volleyball
Chrystal Alpine	October 15, 2016 SOURCE SOURCE	Remained seated with fists raised during the national anthem. Alpine knelt during the national anthem at a volleyball match.
Tatyana Eseer	October 15, 2016 SOURCE SOURCE	Remained seated with fists raised during the national anthem. Alpine knelt during the national anthem at a volleyball match.
JAylen Orute	October 15, 2016 SOURCE SOURCE	Remained seated with fists raised during the national anthem. Alpine knelt during the national anthem at a volleyball match.
Brandon Rhodes	October 15, 2016 SOURCE SOURCE	Remained seated with fists raised during the national anthem. Alpine knelt during the national anthem at a volleyball match.
Unnamed members of the student body	October 15, 2016 SOURCE SOURCE	Remained seated with fists raised during the national anthem. Alpine knelt during the national anthem at a volleyball match.
Band
~2 Unnamed members of the band	October 15, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem
Volleyball
Kara Anderson	October 20, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem
De’Andrea Crosby	October 20, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem
Jasmine Johnson	October 20, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem
Football
Unnamed members of the football team	October 22, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem
Volleyball
Tiareh Cruz	October 22, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem
Alexandra Melikian	October 22, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem
Basketball
Nigel Hayes	October 23, 2016 SOURCE	Stood behind teammates during the national anthem.
Jordan Hill	October 23, 2016 SOURCE	Stood behind teammates during the national anthem.
Student body
Pamela Angele	October 29, 2016 SOURCE	Remained seated, raised fist during the national anthem
Unnamed members of the student body	October 29, 2016 SOURCE	Remained seated, raised fist during the national anthem
Basketball
Jordan Danberry	November 4, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem Arkansas state government officials disparaged the players and threatened to adversely affect the University of Arkansas budget in response to the protest. The governor issued a statement recognizing the student’s right to express their opinions, but also calling then protest disrespectful to “the flag.” The students decide not to kneel following the reaction to their protest.
Briunna Freeman	November 4, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem Arkansas state government officials disparaged the players and threatened to adversely affect the University of Arkansas budget in response to the protest. The governor issued a statement recognizing the student’s right to express their opinions, but also calling then protest disrespectful to “the flag.” The students decide not to kneel following the reaction to their protest.
Jailyn Mason	November 4, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem Arkansas state government officials disparaged the players and threatened to adversely affect the University of Arkansas budget in response to the protest. The governor issued a statement recognizing the student’s right to express their opinions, but also calling then protest disrespectful to “the flag.” The students decide not to kneel following the reaction to their protest.
Yasmeen Ratliff	November 4, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem Arkansas state government officials disparaged the players and threatened to adversely affect the University of Arkansas budget in response to the protest. The governor issued a statement recognizing the student’s right to express their opinions, but also calling then protest disrespectful to “the flag.” The students decide not to kneel following the reaction to their protest.
Tatiyna Smith	November 4, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem Arkansas state government officials disparaged the players and threatened to adversely affect the University of Arkansas budget in response to the protest. The governor issued a statement recognizing the student’s right to express their opinions, but also calling then protest disrespectful to “the flag.” The students decide not to kneel following the reaction to their protest.
Kiara Williams	November 4, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem Arkansas state government officials disparaged the players and threatened to adversely affect the University of Arkansas budget in response to the protest. The governor issued a statement recognizing the student’s right to express their opinions, but also calling then protest disrespectful to “the flag.” The students decide not to kneel following the reaction to their protest.
Football
Shaquil Terry	November 5, 2016 SOURCE	Remained seated during the national anthem.
Officiating
Unnamed members of the officiating crew	November 5, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem
Basketball
Unnamed members of the women’s basketball team	November 6, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem Continued to kneel in ensuing weeks.
Basketball
Six Unnamed members of the men’s and women’s basketball teams	November 15, 2016 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem
Gymnastics, Student Body, Track and Field
Alexis Brown	January 1, 2017 SOURCE SOURCE	Brown knelt and raised her fist during the national anthem. Kroll, Madreau, and Redick remained seated during the national anthem. On February 18, 2017, the university Office of Advocacy and Student Representation release a letter in support of Brown. The letter noted that she was harassed, and alleging that she received an intentional low grade of her gymnastics performance at a recent meet. Alexis and her roommates, both of whom are on the track team, continued to protest throughout the season.
Dani Kroll	January 1, 2017 SOURCE SOURCE	Brown knelt and raised her fist during the national anthem. Kroll, Madreau, and Redick remained seated during the national anthem. On February 18, 2017, the university Office of Advocacy and Student Representation release a letter in support of Brown. The letter noted that she was harassed, and alleging that she received an intentional low grade of her gymnastics performance at a recent meet. Alexis and her roommates, both of whom are on the track team, continued to protest throughout the season.
Rochelle Nadreau	January 1, 2017 SOURCE SOURCE	Brown knelt and raised her fist during the national anthem. Kroll, Madreau, and Redick remained seated during the national anthem. On February 18, 2017, the university Office of Advocacy and Student Representation release a letter in support of Brown. The letter noted that she was harassed, and alleging that she received an intentional low grade of her gymnastics performance at a recent meet. Alexis and her roommates, both of whom are on the track team, continued to protest throughout the season.
Emma Redick	January 1, 2017 SOURCE SOURCE	Brown knelt and raised her fist during the national anthem. Kroll, Madreau, and Redick remained seated during the national anthem. On February 18, 2017, the university Office of Advocacy and Student Representation release a letter in support of Brown. The letter noted that she was harassed, and alleging that she received an intentional low grade of her gymnastics performance at a recent meet. Alexis and her roommates, both of whom are on the track team, continued to protest throughout the season.
Cheerleading
Two Unnamed members of the cheerleading squad	February 18, 2017 SOURCE	Knelt during the national anthem. Their protests resulted in calls for their removal from the cheerleading squad, a boycott (financial and otherwise) of the university, and a demand that their coach be reprimanded.
Student Body
James Jackson	June 15, 2017 SOURCE	Raised fist during the national anthem
Student Body
James Jackson	June 15, 2017 SOURCE	Raised fist during the national anthem
Student Body
James Jackson	June 15, 2017 SOURCE	Raised fist during the national anthem