Take A Knee Movement Essay

A major social justice -related problem that concerns me is the Take a Knee Movement. The take a Knee Movement was started by the football player Colin Kaepernick. Kaepernick started the movement to silently protest police brutally and racism against minorities. This movement only concerns me, because people think Kaepernick is disrespecting the American Flag. Take a Knee is not disrespecting the flag, but saying stop unfairly killing people of color. People of color helped make America a great Country. They deserve the same respect, dignity, trial, and fairness Caucasian people typically get. The take a knee movement has become a major protest in the NFL, and has now become in a movement WNBA. The Los Angeles Sparks stay in the locker room during the

They are not being disrespectful by talking or making jokes. They are just quietly sitting there, but letting it be known in their actions they are against police brutally. I applaud Mr. Kaepernick, because he stood for something. He lost his job, and his steady income, but he has never changed his point of view. As a social worker, if I am faced with a person who might be torn on what to do I can provide insight. I will let it be known to never disrespect someone. If you choose to take a knee or stand for the National Anthem, that is your choice. As human beings, we need to learn to respect each other. As a social worker, my role in addressing the issue is to see points from every angle. I must understand why some people might see this movement as disrespectful, and why others do not. My brother, James, is currently in the United States Airforce. I appreciate his service and I believe he is doing something noble. He loves being in the Airforce and serving his country. My step father, is an Army Veteran. He is also a White male, who is heartbroken each time he reads the stories of minorities dying by the hands of police