Kaepernick to end protest for 2017 NFL season

Report that Kaepernick will end his national anthem protest against racism during the 2017 NFL season because he does not want to detract from the progress made by his 2016 protest, and he believes th…

Navy admiral disparages national anthem protests

Admiral Harry B. Harris, Jr., commander of the Department of Defense’s pacific region geographic combatant command, United States Pacific Command, disparages those engaged in national anthem protests …

Chicagoans call for Kaepernick to stand during anthem

Report that Chicago residents, including military veterans and police officers, intend to organize a rally in an attempt to persuade Kaepernick to stand for the national anthem when the Chicago Bears …

High school student suspended for national anthem protest

A local Las Vegas news station reports that Dylan Bruton, a student and football player at Bishop Gorman High School, a private catholic high school, was suspended for remaining seated during the nati…

Dylan Burton Becomes the First Student Suspended for Refusing to Stand for the National Anthem

Dylan Burton decided to remain seated during the national anthem at his Bishop Gorman high school's Veteran's Day ceremony.  Kaepernick's protest was an inspiration to Burton.  In response, Bishop Gor…

Arkansas legislator seeks delay of university budget over anthem protests

Alan Clark, an Arkansas state senator, announces that he has taken steps to facilitate a  hold on the University of Arkansas’s budget based upon the students' November 3, 2016 national anthem protest.…

Arkansas governor calls anthem protest disrespectful

Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson issues a statement which, while recognizing the students’ right to express their opinions, indicates that their national anthem protest was disrespectful. Arkansasonli…

Arkansas state government officials disparage college students’ anthem protest

Following the national anthem protest against racism on the same evening by Jordan Danberry, Tatiyana Smith, Kiara Williams, Jailyn Mason, Yasmeen Ratliff, and Briunna Freeman of the University of Ark…

Philadelphia 76ers issue apology

The Philadelphia 76ers issue an apology to Sevyn Streeter for not allowing her to sing the national anthem, and invited her back to do so on a night of her choosing. ESPN.com.

NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers pull singer due to planned protest

Shortly before the scheduled performance time, the Philadelphia 76ers informs contracted singer Sevyn Streeter that she will not be allowed to perform the national anthem because she was wearing a “We…