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Dominic Smith on Racism: 'Most Difficult Part Is to See People Still Don't Care'

New York Mets first baseman Dominic Smith knelt during the national anthem in protest of systemic racism prior to his team's game against the Miami Marlins on Wednesday.

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New York @Mets' Dominic Smith took a knee during the national anthem prior to tonight's game. (via @SNYtv) https://t.co/QWWQXbEKbB

After the Mets' 5-4 win, Smith explained why he knelt and also provided an emotional and powerful response when asked what the "most difficult part" has been for him in recent months in the wake of numerous killings of Black people by police.