Worcester Superintendent Binienda Supports High School Athlete that Protested National Anthem
Monday, September 12, 2016
Worcester Superintendent Maureen Binienda has joined into the discussion regarding protests by athletes during the National Anthem.
She issued the following statement Monday morning regarding WPS Student Athletes protesting:
Recently, athletes have displayed silent protest in support of the dialogue on race and equality that continues to evolve in every community across the nation. This weekend, a football player from Doherty Memorial High School knelt down during the National Anthem, joining the many athletes who have silently displayed their opinion.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTThe Doherty student did not violate any school rule when he peacefully and silently protested during the National Anthem. He exercised his Constitutional Rights without disturbing the school assembly and he is not being disciplined in any way by his actions.
Worcester Public Schools is a rich, diverse community that thrives to maintain open dialogue about the challenges that our community and our country face.
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