Jul 22, 2024 · Griner also recently clapped back at critics who called her un-American for kneeling during the anthem, saying she was "blown away" by their words during an appearance on "The View."...

Jul 24, 2024 · What WNBA and Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner has said about the national anthem and competing for Team USA ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics.

In mid-July 2024, social media users claimed former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines criticized WNBA star Brittney Griner for kneeling during the national anthem. For example, on July 16, the...

Jul 23, 2024 · When the national anthem plays during the Summer Olympics, Brittney Griner will be standing proudly. “It means everything to me honestly,” Griner told The Associated Press in an interview...

Aug 11, 2024 · Brittney Griner was visibly emotional when the "Star Spangled Banner" played during the gold medal ceremony. Griner, who was imprisoned in Russia for nearly a year, had previously said that she...

Feb 22, 2023 · During the widespread George Floyd protest in America, back in July 2020, WNBA star Brittney Griner started her own protest. Refusing to knee, Griner also wasn’t willing to stay on the court while the national anthem was being played.

May 30, 2024 · Brittney Griner clapped back at critics who called her unAmerican for kneeling during the national anthem on 'The View.'

As the national anthem played during the gold medal ceremony, Griner was seen crying. Everyone loved to see the emotion on display from Griner on Sunday afternoon.

Brittney Griner, a professional basketball player, has been a prominent figure in discussions about social justice and protests during the National Anthem. Her decision to kneel has been both praised and criticized, reflecting the broader national debate on the issue.

PARIS (AP) — Standing on the medal stand with her third gold medal draped around her neck, Brittney Griner looked at the U.S. flag with tears streaming down her cheeks during the national anthem.