Assumption Of The Anthem Protest – Why I Owe An Apology [Opinion]

Colin Kaepernick and Nate Boyer reason together

I previously wrote an article lauding Alejandro Villanueva for standing during the National Anthem. Then, he apologized for doing so, saying he had let down his coach and teammates. Since that time, it has come to my attention that I did not have the full story when I voiced my opinion earlier. The fact is, Villanueva …

The Anthem Protest Debate Is No Longer An Issue Of Lawfulness And Offense, But An Issue Of Our Ethic [Opinion]

Colin Kaepernick kneels during National Anthem

The anthem protest former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick started last fall surges on— with noteworthy consequences. During the 2016 National Football League (NFL) preseason, Kaepernick knelt during the national anthem in protest of police brutality in the Black community. By the time Kaepernick took a knee on August 30, 2016, 570 people had …