TAKING A KNEE | ARE VETERANS OFFENDED BY THE NATIONAL ANTHEM KNEELING ?

Since the NFL quarterback took a knee, controversy soon followed and how this action appeared to have disrespected the military. Dr Bryant Speaks about this and the history...and provides some clarity to the circumstance. You may find that you disagree or agree, but the facts are what they are and if you have an opinion, please feel free to share. The choice to make a statement and 'take a knee' during any such situation to include the national anthem for the united states is still our first and foremost right to choose to do so for any American citizen. Regardless if the protest is about police brutality and/or racism, we have to recognize that the operative word is 'rights'. ------------------------------------------------------- Where does taking a knee as a form of protest come from? American Football quarterback Colin Kaepernick sat on the bench during the US national anthem to protest against police brutality and racism in a pre-season game on 26 August 2016. Kaepernick said at the time: "I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color." He discussed his motivations with Nate Boyer, a military veteran, and former National Football League (NFL) player, who advised him to kneel because he thought it was more "respectful". Kaepernick switched from sitting to kneeling on one knee on 1 September 2016, generating national media attention. What about previous uses of the gesture? /An image of Martin Luther King going down on one knee while in prayer at a civil rights march in 1965 has been widely used in recent years. As well as prayer, in some US sports participants take a knee when a player is injured. What other protests have sports stars made? At the Mexico Olympics in 1968, Tommie Smith and John Carlos gave the black power salute on the medal rostrum Basketball star Mahmoud Abdul Rauf refused to stand for the US national anthem in 1996 and described the US flag as a symbol of oppression In 2014 in the NFL, five St Louis Rams Players did a "hands up don't shoot" pose after Michael Brown was killed by a police officer in Missouri LeBron James and other basketball players wore T-shirts with the words "I can't breathe" written on them in 2014, echoing the last words of Eric Garner, who died after being restrained by police officers in New York. BBC NEWS (18 June) https://www.bbc.com/news/explainers-5... ----- #colinkaepernick #takingaknee #veterans #nationalanthem #military #civilrights #blm #blacklivesmatter Dr. Bryant Speaks podcast show hits the reality button that is not always easy to hear. A topic that supports military families, veterans, and friends. This show brings all the research, data, and information provided by experts and guests appearances to discuss what is relevant and what is needed. Dr. Bryant served in the US Army with special operations elite military unit called, Airborne Rangers. His unit has deployed all over the world and Dr. Bryant personally has encountered his fair share of various challenges. However, as he looks back, he would have preferred to face what he did during his active duty status versus what he had/is encountering post-active duty. This show is designed to uncover the issues, programs, opportunities, people, and limitations that are currently in existence. BAE Goodwill Google Martha’s Kitchen Milpitas Veteran’s Commission Mission College Veterans center NPower San Jose State University Veterans center San Jose Vet Center Santa Clara County Veteran’s Commission Santa Clara Water Commission United Veterans Council Vietnam Veterans of America Work2Future ZipRecruiter's #veteransday #veteranshelpingveterans #veteransusa #veteransart #aveteransobjective #aveteransjourney #aveteranspodcast #aveteransbestfriend #veteransbenefits #bveterans #veteranservices #veteransgrow #veteranshealth #veteransinmediaandentertainment #veteransjourneyhome #veteranslife #lveteransawareness #veteransrights #veteranssupport #veteranssuicideawareness #veteranstatus #veteranstories