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NFL players protest anthem on 15th anniversary of 9
NFL players protest anthem on 15th anniversary of 9
Kansas City Chiefs staff and several members of local law enforcement hold the field length American Flag during the national anthem at Arrowhead Stadium on September 11, 2016 in Kansas City, Missouri (AFP Photo/Peter G Aiken)Washington (AFP) - A handful of NFL players joined San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick's controversial protest against racial inequality on Sunday, the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks -- kneeling or raising fists during the US national anthem.Kaepernick sparked a firestorm of criticism when he sat or kneeled during "The Star-Spangled Banner" at NFL pre-season games, but the latest protests came on the first big Sunday of the regular season.He has said he is protesting US racial discrimination and police brutality in the wake of multiple high-profile fatal shootings of black men by law enforcement -- most often by white police officers.
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says anthem statements can be 'positive' shows of unity
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says anthem statements can be 'positive' shows of unity
Seahawks players joined arms during the anthem Sunday.(Troy Wayrynen/USA Today Sports)NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell expressed support Monday for the growing movement by players league-wide to have demonstrations of unity or protest during the playing of the national anthem, adding that he does not believe that the players intend to be disrespectful of the U.S. flag or the military."We encourage our players to be active in their communities and to speak out when they see things that should be changed," Goodell said at FedEx Field, where he attended the game between the Washington Redskins and Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Arian Foster clearly explains NFL players' motivation for protesting the national anthem
Arian Foster clearly explains NFL players' motivation for protesting the national anthem.png)
Arian Foster and several of his Dolphins teammates protested during the national anthem on Sunday by taking a knee instead of standing.Taking Colin Kaepernick's lead, the quartet of Dolphins are being criticized by some for "disrespecting those who lost their lives on 9/11," but in reality the players stood during a pregame ceremony honoring those lost before taking their knee.After the game, running back Arian Foster explained the protest.
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