Essay On The National Anthem

Every Sunday, players in the NFL have started to protest the National Anthem, which has created much controversy in our country. Personally, I firmly feel those NFL players created this protest for the right reasons. Their protest leads me to believe in their cause for equality. Those who play in the NFL have an influential voice that can call for others to join in for change. This protest allows me to identify the problems within America, and drives me to join the cause and use my voice. When Colin Kaepernick first took a knee for the National Anthem, I thought he was absolutely crazy. Normally, everyone stands with their right hand over their heart, and what Colin Kaepernick did felt unusual and wrong. As an American citizen, I felt insulted that someone was disrespecting the flag. As time went on and I was able to read into his situation more, I started to believe in what he was doing was right. He was taking a knee as a result of all the injustices going on in our country, and he did not want to stand and take pride in a country which oppresses
With that being said, they have a large voice and impact on society. They are being leaders by example by not doing something for the right reason even if it means being looked down upon. Instead of using violence, they created a peaceful way to protest. It genuinely moves me to witness all different players of different backgrounds, races, and color come together for a cause for the better. Different people unifying as one inspire others and myself. It gives me hope to someday picture a world of true equality. Being a white male in today’s society, I do not think that society treats everyone as equals. I firmly believe African Americans and people of other cultures are still being oppressed. The NFL protest has made me want to join the cause and use my voice for a call for change because everybody everywhere needs to make the call for