Stevie Wonder 'Taking a Knee for America' in Protest of Donald Trump's Recent Comments
During his recent appearance at the Global Citizen festival, legendary singer Stevie Wonder started things off by "taking a knee for America."
This is in light of President Donald Trump's outright slamming of National Football League (NFL) players, the most notable one being Colin Kaepernick, who did the same during the National Anthem as a silent protest.
Accompanied by his son Kwame Morris, Wonder said upon taking the stage:
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Tonight, I'm taking a knee for America. But not just one knee, I'm taking both knees. Both knees in prayer for our planet, our future, our leaders of the world and our globe.
Before he proceeded to serve "his musical meal" to the big turnout at the Central Park, the "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" singer also called for the people to stand against prejudice and all its forms.
We could lose at the ultimate video game of life. I didn't come here to preach. But I'm telling you, our spirits must be in the right place. All the time, not just now. Whenever you need to, [you must] interrupt hate, stand down bigotry, condemn sexism and find love for all our global brothers and sisters every day.
Trump is in the least bit happy about this ongoing silent protest especially as more athletes are joining in. During a recent Twitter rant, the President said that what they are doing is an act of disrespect to the American flag and the country itself and that they should stand during this part of the ceremony or get fired.
His recent tirade earned huge flak from NFL personalities including NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell who described his remarks as "divisive." Trump responded saying that he should not be justifying this disrespectful move.
The leader of the country has been clashing with sports superstars of late. He took to Twitter to "withdraw" his invitation to the Golden State Warriors to come to the White House after Stephen Curry showed hesitation.
LeBron James then clapped back, calling Trump a "bum." NBA legend Kobe Bryant also took to Twitter to blast Trump.
