Donut Shop Owner Aims Billboard Ad Statement at NFL National Anthem Protests

Donut Shop Owner Aims Billboard Ad Statement at NFL National Anthem Protests
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A popular donut chain in York County, Pennsylvania made headlines by hosting a billboard that comments on the NFL national anthem protests.

The Maple Donuts billboard reads, “Maple Donuts takes a stand not a knee.” Locals and social media users have had varying reactions to the message that refers to the phenomena of kneeling during the national anthem. Taking a knee has become a form of protest before NFL games and by players in other sports leagues that are copying the trend.

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