Seattle Seahawks defensive close sits out anthem over injustice in USHad said white players needed to join in to perform impactJustin Britt places hand on Bennett’s shoulder during anthemFor the second week in succession Seattle Seahawks defensive close Michael Bennett has sat out the national anthem,although this time he had company.
Bennett started his protest last week, continuing the movement initiated by Colin Kaepernick to bring attention to racial injustice in America. Bennett later said that the protest would be more effective whether a white NFL player joined in. On Friday before the Seahawks’ preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings, and his hope was partially fulfilled when his white team-mate Justin Britt stood next to him with his arm on Bennett’s shoulder. Afterward the two hugged. Related: 'Man babies with torches': Athletes attack far-right violence in Charlottesville Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com