Professional swimmer joins protests

Anthony Ervin, member of the USA Swimming National Team, is shown in a photograph captured by sports journalist David Zirin with his fist raised during the national anthem.  Ervin becomes the first re…

Protests and NFL ratings decline narrative begins

Nationwide reporting begins asserting that the national anthem protests against racism have negatively affected NFL television ratings. Profootballtalk.nbcsports.com, Hotair.com.

University professor fired for Kaepernick death threat

Concordia University adjunct professor Susan Quade is fired after refusing to apologize for stating that she would kill Kaepernick for engaging in his national anthem protests. Insidehighered.com.

Time magazine announces Kaepernick cover

Time magazine announces that Colin Kaepernick will be featured on the cover of its October 3 issue.  This issue will feature several articles centered on the national anthem protests against racism. S…

Poll shows Kaepernick most disliked player

A poll of Americans finds that Kaepernick is the most disliked player in the NLF. Twitter.com/sportscenter.

University student expelled for anthem protest death threats

Belmont University reports that it has expelled one of its students, Justin Woodard, after he directed a death threat and racial epithets towards three Philadelphia Eagle football players who raised t…

Broward County police association encourages boycott because of NFL players’ anthem protests

The Broward County Sherriff’s Office Deputies Association president, Jeff Bell, issues an organization letter requesting that its members cease all escort duties for Miami Dolphins players, staff, and…

United States Soccer issues anti-protest statement

United States Soccer issues an official statement discouraging national anthem protests, stating “we have an expectation that our players and coaches will stand and honor our flag while the national a…

Reuters issues first poll on national anthem protests

Reuters conducts first poll on the national anthem protests against racism.  Key findings are that 61% of respondents do not agree with the national anthem protests against racism; 72% of respondents …

State senator joins protest

Missouri state senator Jamilah Nasheed becomes the first legislator to participate in the national anthem protests against racism, via inspiration, when she remained seated during the pledge of allegi…