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Tag: national anthem protests

Jay-Z, Beyonce
Posted inEntertainment

Jay-Z: Sitting with Beyonce for Super Bowl National Anthem Not a Political Statement

by WI Guest Author February 5, 2020December 21, 2021

Jay-Z broke his silence on him and wife Beyoncé sitting during the national anthem at the Super Bowl, refuting claims that the star couple was making a political statement.

Colin Kaepernick
Posted inMarc Morial, Op-Ed, Opinion

MORIAL: It’s Time to Sign Colin Kaepernick

by WI Guest Author March 27, 2019October 31, 2020
Colin Kaepernick
Posted inBusiness, Columnists, William Reed

BUSINESS EXCHANGE: Kap Won!

by William Reed February 20, 2019October 31, 2020
Colin Kaepernick
Posted inOp-Ed, Opinion

WILLIAMS: The Real Winners of the Super Bowl

by WI Guest Author February 6, 2019October 31, 2020
Gladys Knight
Posted inD Kevin McNeir, Editor's Column, Opinion

EDITOR’S COLUMN: Gladys Knight Has the Right to Be Wrong

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor January 30, 2019October 31, 2020
Gladys Knight
Posted inBlack Experience, Entertainment

Gladys Knight Defends Decision to Sing Anthem at Super Bowl

by WI Guest Author January 18, 2019October 31, 2020
OneUnited Bank, America's largest Black-owned bank, is "Taking a Knee" for social justice to underscore its commitment to the issue in a partnership with the ACLU and the BMe Community. The initiative includes the commissioning of a painting (pictured), "Last Man Standing," by acclaimed artist Addonis Parker. The effort confirms their support of the controversial "Take a Knee Movement" and continues an eight-week campaign during which the bank will donate to related charities for every account opened now until year's end. (Artwork illustration courtesy of OneUnited Bank)
Posted inBlack Experience, Local Business

OneUnited Bank Unveils ‘Take A Knee’ Campaign

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor December 5, 2018October 31, 2020
Colin Kaepernick
Posted inColumnists, D Kevin McNeir, Editor's Column, Opinion

EDITOR’S COLUMN: Seahawks Show True Colors — Sign White-Collar Criminal but Kick Kaepernick to the Curb

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor October 31, 2018October 31, 2020
Screen grab courtesy of NBC News via NNPA Newswire
Posted inPrince George's County

Maryland’s Red Storm Takes a Knee

by WI Guest Author October 26, 2018October 31, 2020
Rihanna
Posted inEntertainment

Rihanna Says No to Super Bowl Halftime Invite

by WI Guest Author October 19, 2018October 31, 2020

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