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Why did 2 sixth-graders kneel during national anthem at a Mariners game? One girl explains | The News Tribune

A pair of sixth-graders are receiving national attention as video of their protest against social injustice circulates across the internet.

The Seattle students took a knee as their school choir sang the national anthem at Safeco Field on Sunday afternoon before the Mariners' game against Cleveland.

News Tribune reporter Ryan S. Clark posted a photo during the game.

Here at Safeco Field where an elementary school sung the anthem and two students took a knee while performing. pic.twitter.com/HwHIsowsxN

— Ryan S. Clark (@ryan_s_clark) April 1, 2018

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