Kenny Stills, a player on the Miami Dolphins, supports Colin Kaepernick and his cause by kneeling during the national anthem. Growing up, he had a lot of military presence in his life, including family and friends, so he has much respect for people in the military. Stills is protesting against police brutality towards African Americans, social injustice, and economic inequality. He started kneeling two years ago, following Colin Kaepernick. Some of his fellow teammates joined him in kneeling like Michael Thomas and Julius Thomas. Their coach told them to stand or stay in the locker room, so they decided not to go out during the anthem. Police groups stopped buying discount tickets to games, and new protocols and rules were created as a result of the protests. Kenny Stills would only stand for the anthem again if Kaepernick and Reid started playing again.
This article was published by the New York Times and written by Ken Belson. The New York Times is a very well known news company and is a reliable source for current events and information. This can relate back to history because in the past, many people have stood up and protested for rights, such as equal rights for African Americans and women. The audience of this article could be anybody who is interested in sports or protests against inequality and police brutality. However, I, personally, think everyone should be aware of these protests since it pertains to the world around us. The author does not seem to be overly biased but supports Stills and the movement. The author of this article wanted to show others just how influential a couple of people can be in this world and that your actions can inspire change. As long as you are able to stand up for what you believe in, change is possible.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/07/sports/kenny-stills-national-anthem-protest.html?action=click&module=Editors%20Picks&pgtype=Homepage
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