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.
