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This Week in Racism in America: Editions 11-13

A sampling of studies, articles, and resources reflecting the very reason national anthem protests against racism are wholly appropriate, justified, and still necessary. #NationalAnthemProtest4Life …

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National Anthem Protest Timeline

National Anthem Protests Against Racism Timeline The nation's most detailed and current timeline of significant events regarding the national anthem protests against racism  *Complete lists of all r…

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Deflection and Derailment Tactics

Let us review the six most common (and inane) deflection and derailment tactics/arguments racists detractors use to shift attention away from the anti-Black racism that is at the root of the national …

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An Open Letter To Colin Kaepernick

This article, written by Courage Under Fire's founder Kaia Wright, was initially published at TheRoot.com under the title "The Military is Not a Monolith." Dear Colin, Your decision to stage…

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National Anthem

The Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key (1814) O say can you see, by the dawn’s early light, What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming, Whose broad stripes and bright stars …

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Shoulders of Giants (Pre-2016)

  American Heroes: Pre-2016 National Anthem Protests Against Racism Name Protest Date Significant Notes William Van Ness Parade of Draft Men Chatham, New York …

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Deflection And Derailment Tactics

 Deflection & Derailment Tactics   Below are the six most common deflection and derailment tactics/arguments detractors use in order to shift the attention away from the anti-Black racism…

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Professional Sports (2016)

  American Heroes: Professional Sports Select Year: 2016 • 2017 • 2018 2016 Select:   NFL  •  NWSL  •  WNBA  •  USA Swimming National Football League …

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Middle Schools/Community Sports

American Heroes: Middle School Sports Name Protest Date Significant Notes Unknown Student Body 6 Unnamed Students September 2, 2016 SOURCE Knelt du…