Document Type
Article
Journal/Book Title/Conference
The Prindle Post
Publication Date
5-30-2018
Abstract
This May, the NFL announced a new policy—any team with a member who kneels during the National Anthem will have to pay a fine. The policy was decided by a vote of the team owners. Union representatives for the players were not aware of the decision until it was announced. This new policy is a change in tone from the attitudes the league expressed last year and is a further development in an ongoing controversy sparked by players’ decision to protest by taking a knee during the National Anthem. In August 2016, Colin Kaepernick made headlines for kneeling during the anthem in protest of violence perpetrated by police officers against people of color. Kaepernick no longer plays for the 49ers or any NFL team. Amnesty International recently honored him with the 2017 Ambassador of Conscience Award.
Recommended Citation
Robison-Green, Rachel. "Should the NFL’s Players Have to Pay to Protest?". The Prindle Post. https://www.prindlepost.org/2018/05/should-the-nfls-players-have-to-pay-to-protest/
