After widespread condemnation, the U.S. Capitol Police have apologized for stopping a Christian children’s choir as they sang the United States national anthem. “Although popup demonstrations and musical performances are not allowed ...
Read More »Subway pulls ad in face of growing boycott, store closures
Fast-food chain Subway has quietly pulled advertisements featuring Megan Rapinoe in the face of a growing boycott. Rapinoe, who served as captain of the U.S. Women’s Soccer team at the Tokyo Olympics, ...
Read More »Chiefs fans taking over national anthem after microphone failure goes viral
Although Sunday’s AFC championship at Arrowhead Stadium was forgettable for Chiefs fans, it did have one memorable moment that is still going viral. With the crowd packed inside one of the loudest ...
Read More »Mark Cuban says Mavericks will ditch National Anthem
[UPDATE: After a national backlash, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban will play the National Anthem before games after all. NBA Chief Communications Officer Mike Bass released a statement on Wednesday saying Cuban ...
Read More »Tony Dungy defends athletes who stand for national anthem
Tony Dungy is defending athletes who choose to stand for the national anthem. Dungy discussed the decision by Jonathan Isaac of the NBA’s Orlando Magic to stand during the anthem. Up until ...
Read More »Saints’ quarterback Drew Brees criticized for opposing players kneeling
The debate over football players kneeling during the national anthem is back in the news in the wake of George Floyd’s death. Drew Brees, an outspoken Christian and All-Pro quarterback for the ...
Read More »KC native returns to open Royals game with National Anthem
Stephanie Varone never tires of performing the National Anthem at stadiums across the country. “I love performing, especially when people feel emotion from my performances,” said Varone, a Plymouth, Minnesota resident who ...
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