Take a Knee?

Today, we'll begin by exploring the ongoing controversy of athletes "taking a knee" during the National Anthem in protest of American policies and conditions.
First, we'll choose one of the following articles to read:

1. U.S. Fencer and Hammer Thrower Lead Silent Protest at Pan-American Games
2. U.S. Fencer Takes Knee at Pan-Am Games in Protest (read comments too)
3. I'm Proud to Be an American Fencing Champion. Here's Why I Knelt for Our Anthem (read comments too)

If interested, here is some additional background on NFL Protests: NFL Protests Explained.

We'll also watch a short video, released by Colin Kaepernick.

Finally, here is an article about the recent deal cut between the NFL and Jay-Z's Roc Nation and the controversy it inspired.