Holstine, who was the Teacher of the Year for Minnesota, said Pres. Trump's presence and 'his choice to consistently discriminate against marginalized and oppressed humans definitely factored into my decision to kneel.'
championship game had the option to not put their hand over their heart during the national anthem, she wondered,"Is that enough?"Before Monday night's game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans between Clemson and Louisiana State University, 54 teachers were brought onto the field for a ceremony to honor the 2019 Teachers of the Year. The teachers remained on the field while the national anthem played.
She has long advocated that educators need to be more than just allies and stand up for those who are oppressed or marginalized. Minnesota's "Teacher of the Year," Kelly Holstine, kneels during the National Anthem prior to the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Mercedes Benz Superdome on Jan. 13, 2020 in New Orleans."It just felt like it was an opportunity to be an advocate," Holstine told ABC News on Friday."If I had chosen not to take it, it wouldn't have felt authentic to what I believe in my heart is the right thing to do.
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