The Miami Dolphins have decided to stay inside during both the national anthem and “Lift Every Voice Is and Sing” during the 2020 NFL season, issuing a message on Thursday calling for action rather than symbolic gestures in the fight against social and racial injustice and police brutality. .
Traditionally known as the Black National Anthem, “Lift Everywhere and Voice Is and Sing”, it is expected that, among other steps taken by the league to identify victims of police brutality, 1 NFL game per week is likely to be played live or played. The league’s discussions had previously told Underweight.
“This attempt to unite only creates more divisions. So we’ll leave this song and dance, and we’ll stay inside as a team,” several Dolphins players jointly released Thursday in a 2-minute, 17-second video. “We need a changing heart, not just a response to pressure. Enough, not more fluff and empty gestures. We need bosses with more influence and pockets than us to summon officials and political power.”
New News: ThisMiamidolphins Players will both be inside for the national anthem. They express dissatisfaction through what they call “fluff and empty gestures” @NFL pic.twitter.com/ghUktHhPt9
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In the video, both black and white – many Dolphins players talk about the desire for prison reform, justice against police brutality, the demand for active participation to help change owners, the NFL’s decision to start playing the national anthem before the multi-million dollar acceptance games, and The desire to use their voice for change instead of just playing it off.
“We don’t need another publicity parade,” said Bobby McCain. “If you speak up for change, I’ll play in silence.”
Linebacker Allendon Roberts added: “So if my dad was a soldier but the cops killed my brother, would I stand for one song and kneel for another?”
At the end of the video, Dolphins coach Brian Flores appeared to support his players and deliver a delayed message: “Before the media started to surprise and speculate, they answered all your questions. We’ll just stay inside.”
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