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Can someone explain the reasoning of kneeling while singing the National Anthem
Posted on 10/24/16 at 3:22 pm
Posted on 10/24/16 at 3:22 pm
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In a page out of Colin Kaepernick’s book, singer Danasia Lawrence kneeled during her performance of the national anthem at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on Friday — a move in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement.
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“As a social worker, I’ve worked with youth, families and veterans, and everyday they all teach me the value of fighting against injustice — that all are treated equally no matter their race, gender, sexual orientation, or physical abilities,” she explained — adding that she didn’t get paid to sing the anthem and wasn’t looking for fame from the protest.
She added: “Black Lives Matter is far larger than a hashtag, it’s a rallying cry. And until our cry is rightfully heard, protests will still happen and demands will still be made!”
The Heat locked arms during the performance — and released a statement after, saying “We were unaware of it ahead of time.”
Miami HEAT statement on National Anthem singer kneeling during pregame performance:
"We were unaware of it ahead of time."
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) October 22, 2016
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra told reporters that he saw Lawrence’s action at the end of her performance.
“I just noticed when she was finishing up,” he said, the Sun Sentinel reports. “Throughout all of this I think the most important thing that has come out is very poignant, thoughtful dialogue. We’ve had dialogue within our walls here. And hopefully this will lead to action.”
The NBA, unlike the NFL, requires players and coaches to stand for the anthem.
On Oct. 11, national anthem singer Leah Tysse — who is white — also took a knee during her performance of the song before a Sacramento Kings game.
This post was edited on 10/24/16 at 3:23 pm
Posted on 10/24/16 at 3:23 pm to trom83
Brings attention to themselves
Posted on 10/24/16 at 3:23 pm to trom83
They're the vanguards for the modern war on racism.
Duh
Duh
Posted on 10/24/16 at 3:25 pm to trom83
There were a triple shooting near my house where a fricking 8 month old got shot and has been in a coma for a week. They aren't fricking worried about that though. Doesn't fit their agenda.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 3:28 pm to RB10
A group of people who disproportionately commit crime are upset that they have more frequent encounters with the police.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 3:35 pm to trom83
quote:Nice move. Now she is hated by whites and blacks alike.
Leah Tysse — who is white — also took a knee during her performance of the song before a Sacramento Kings game.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 3:39 pm to trom83
Its so white people will stop being so racist and oppressive.
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