NFL National Anthem Protests Recall History Of Sports And Politics
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with sports journalist Bruce Schoenfeld about the history of black athletes using their platforms for political protests.
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NFL Players, Coaches Protest National Anthem After Trump's Attacks
Over the weekend, NFL players, coaches and others protested against President Trump for his attacks on the NFL, saying that any player who kneels during the national anthem should be fired.
Trump's Criticism Renews Spotlight On NFL National Anthem Protests
Football players knelt, locked arms or stayed off the field in a show of unity before games Sunday against a barrage of criticism by President Trump over some player protests during the national anthem.
Trump, The NFL And The Powder Keg History Of Race, Sports And Politics
President Trump says his calling for the firing of NFL players who don't stand for the national anthem isn't about race. But the protests are about racial justice, which has a long history in sports.
My Father Stood For The Anthem, For The Same Reason That Colin Kaepernick Sits
As a child, I found my father's love of the national anthem utterly bewildering. His was the generation of men born free but shackled by bigotry. So why did he sound so proud, singing that song?
NFL Responds To Trump As President Renews Debate Over National Anthem
President Trump said kneeling during the national anthem is unpatriotic and those refusing to stand should be fired. On Sunday, players sat, knelt or locked arms with teammates during the anthem.
News Brief: NFL Players React To Trump Tweet, Germany's Elections
Football players knelt, linked arms or stayed off the field during the national anthem following President Trump's tweet on Friday. German voters gave Chancellor Merkel another four years in office.
Political Subplot Overshadows Sunday's NFL Games
Jesse Washington of The Undefeated tells David Greene how pro football players reacted to President Trump telling them they should be "fired" if they knelled in protest during the national anthem.
Trump Embroiled In 2 Controversies About Professional Sports, Race And Culture
In remarks Friday night in Alabama, Trump took issue with NFL players who have knelt in protest during the national anthem. And on Twitter Saturday, he targeted Stephen Curry of the NBA.
Across The Nation, NFL Teams Take A Knee In Protest Of President's Comments
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with ESPN sports commentator Kevin Blackistone and Robert Costa, a political writer at The Washington Post, about the latest mix of sports and politics.