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National Anthem Singer Explains Why She Took A Knee WHILE SINGING Before Miami Heat Game [VIDEO]

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National Anthem singer Denasia Lawrence shocked everyone when she took a knee right before performing before the Miami Heat preseason game. Check out the clip and find out why she did it inside….

More people are joining in on Colin Kapernick’s national anthem protest, bringing more awareness to his mission.

Social worker Denasia Lawrence took a knee midcourt at the American Airlines Arena before the Miami Heat’s preseason game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Right before kneeling down, she unbuttoned her blue blazer to reveal her “Black Lives Matter” shirt underneath.

Denasia took to her Facebook page to explain why she decided to join in the silent protest. Again, it has NOTHING to do with disrespecting those in our armed forces. It has everything to do with protesting against social and racial injustices, police brutality and systemic racism. She wrote:

When I took the opportunity to sing the national anthem at the Heat game, it was bigger than me. Right now, we’re seeing a war on Black & Brown bodies— we’re being unjustly killed and overly criminalized. I took the opportunity to sing AND kneel; to show that we belong in this country AND that we have the right to respectfully protest injustices against us. I took the opportunity to sing AND kneel to show that, I too, am America. As a social worker, I’ve worked with youth, families and veterans, and everyday they all teach me the value of fighting against injustice— that all are treated equally no matter their race, gender, sexual orientation, or physical abilities.

I didn’t get paid to sing the national anthem; nor was this moment about any sort of fame. Black Lives Matter is far larger than a hashtag, it’s a rallying cry. And until our cry is rightfully heard, protests will still happen and demands will still be made!

Respect!

The Miami Heat issued a statement saying they were unaware of Denasia's actions:

 

 

Thoughts?

 

Photo: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports


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