Scholarships Pulled: University of Texas Students Removed After Kneeling During Anthem

The Power of the Kneeling Protest

Kneeling during the National Anthem has become a powerful symbol of protest against

racial injustice, a movement sparked by former NFL player Colin Kaepernick in 2016.

What started as a solitary act of defiance has since evolved into a global movement,

with athletes across various sports using this gesture to highlight racial inequalities

and police violence. The UT athletes who chose to kneel were not just participating

in a protest; they were aligning themselves with a broader movement demanding justice for marginalized communities.

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