National Anthem Protests by Professional Athletes (aug 1, 2016 – jan 1, 0)
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NFL Player Colin Kaepernick of the San Francisco 49ers was the first to take a knee and refuse to sing during the national anthem performance as a motion of solidarity and support of the BLM movement. This practice spread throughout the NFL and into the NBA and other professional leagues, causing a controversy that swept America's headlines. The protest continues today.
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Black Lives Matter Timeline 2013-2016
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