First NFL Cheerleader Kneels During National Anthem

First NFL Cheerleader Kneels During National Anthem
Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid kneel in protest during the National Anthem in this September 12, 2016 file photo. Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images
Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
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A San Francisco 49ers cheerleader became the first to become involved in the national anthem protests, taking a knee during the anthem on Nov. 1.

Pictures from the broadcast and field from the Thursday night game showed the unidentified cheerleader kneeling while the “Star-Spangled Banner” was performed.

Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
Zachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]
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