I am kneeling because I have to do something. Anything. We all do.
Recorded First-person essay, The Players' Tribune, 6 October 2016 source
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Megan Rapinoe
United States international footballer, 2006–2023
United States · b. 1985
Winger who won the World Cup with the United States in 2015 and 2019, taking the Golden Boot and Golden Ball at the latter, and Olympic gold in 2012. In September 2016 she began kneeling during the national anthem in support of Colin Kaepernick's protest.
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Even more simply, you can ask yourself this question: "Do I truly care about equality for all people in this country?" If the answer is yes, then demand to be a better, more educated, more empathetic version of yourself. And demand the same of every single person you know.
Recorded First-person essay, The Players' Tribune, 6 October 2016 source
I can understand if you think that I'm disrespecting the flag by kneeling, but it is because of my utmost respect for the flag and the promise it represents that I have chosen to demonstrate in this way. When I take a knee, I am facing the flag with my full body, staring straight into the heart of our country's ultimate symbol of freedom — because I believe it is my responsibility, just as it is yours, to ensure that freedom is afforded to everyone in this country.
Recorded First-person essay, The Players' Tribune, 6 October 2016 source
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