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American Heroes Other Events/Everyday People
Name	Protest Date Source Location	Protest Details/Significant Notes
Peggy Desautels Meyer	October 7, 2016 Indystar.com North Central High School	Knelt during the national anthem. Meyer participated in a national anthem protest against racism in support of North Central High School student who organized the protest after photos surfaced on social meeting depicting fellow students holding a confederate flag with the caption “Confederate Lives Matter.”

Cynthia Elliot	November 17, 2016 Democratandchronicle.com Rochester School Board Meeting	Refused to stand during the pledge of allegiance in protest of racism in America at a Rochester School Board meeting. Elliot is the Rochester School Board vice president.

Janaye Ervins	September 19, 2016 RT.com Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickman	Remained seated during the national anthem while in U.S. Navy uniform at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickman. Ervin had her security clearance suspended/revoked, which affected her ability to remain employed with a Department of Defense contractor. She was discharged from the Navy and fired by her civilian employer. Brandon Akins launched a petition in support of Ms. Ervin. Ervin protest resulted in intense backlash, including the use of racial slurs. The U.S. Navy issued a message directly addressing national anthem observance requirements for Sailors.

Denasia Lawrence	October 21, 2016 SBnation.com Miami Heat Game	Knelt while singing the national anthem at a Miami Heat preseason game.

Jamilah Nasheed	September 14, 2016 Washingtontimes.com Missouri Senate Session	Remained seated during the pledge of allegiance during a Missouri Senate session. Nasheed is a Missouri State Senator.

unnamed members of the local community	September 24, 2016 WBALTV.com Morgan State University	Some attendees remained seated, while others stood or sat with raised fists during the national anthem at a Morgan State University game.

Leah Tysse	October 10, 2016 Sacramento.cbslocal.com Sacramento Kings Game	Leah Tysse knelt while singing the national anthem at a Sacramento Kings exhibition game. She was the first singer to kneel in protest against racism while singing the national anthem.

Charles Whitmer	~October 1, 2016 Sewaneemessenger.com Sewanee: University of the South	Knelt during the national anthem in support of Sewannee: University of the South students who organized protests against racism at their university. Whitmer is the director of the community organization, Cumberland Center for Justice and Peace.

Al Woolum	September 23, 2016 Elitedaily.com DeSoto High School	Knelt during the national anthem at a Desoto High School girls’ volleyball game.

unnamed U.S. Navy sailor	~August 31, 2016 Military.com Naval Air Station Pensacola	Remained seated during the national anthem while on Naval Air Station Pensacola in Pensacola, Florida. She is purported to have faced administrative action from the U.S. Navy as a result of her national anthem protest against racism.

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