The Global Citizen Concert and Free Speech

Standing or kneeling for the national anthem during professional sports has turned into one of the hottest topics these past few days, thanks to the President’s initial remarks and pro-sports athlete’s reactions.

At the recent Global Citizen Concert in New York’s Central Park this past weekend, Stevie Wonder stopped mid-song and knelt (both knees) to throw his support for those that find themselves in the crosshairs of public debate and political dissent. Although he’s not a national star, Shahid Kahn who was the Detroit Lions chosen singer of the national anthem before the game, took a knee on the word ‘brave’ during his performance, causing mostly supportive fan reaction.


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