National Anthem

Colin Kaepernick gets a strong show of support at rally

But organizers are denied an audience with high-ranking NFL officials

How Colin Kaepernick became a cause for activists, civil rights groups and others

‘We felt that he took a knee for us, so we need to stand up for him’

What Had Happened Was: 8/17/17

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Colin Kaepernick is called a distraction, but from what?

The question of why the QB doesn’t yet have a team isn’t just about X’s and O’s either

Foxworth: ‘Kaepernick is good enough to lead a team to a championship’

The former San Francisco 49ers quarterback remains unsigned

The revival of Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf

Outside the Lines examines the story of former NBA guard Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, who protested the national anthem in 1996

Leon Bridges on approaching the national anthem with soul

The Grammy-nominated artist explains why he sang ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ in 6/8 time and addresses Kaepernick’s protest

Listen as Leon Bridges sings the national anthem for our times

The critically acclaimed soul singer explores the themes of the anthem, creating a beautiful rendition that feels like both a hymn and a benediction

Saxophonist Mike Phillips hopes his anthem performance brings attention to ending domestic violence

Sharneen Norman, his manager and close friend, was murdered in 2014