The official Twitter account of Major League Baseball shared a photo of Mookie Betts taking a knee during the national anthem.
MLB wrote:
Mookie Betts takes a knee during the National Anthem, supported by teammates Cody Bellinger and Max Muncy.
Mookie Betts takes a knee during the National Anthem, supported by teammates Cody Bellinger and Max Muncy. pic.twitter.com/OJyZ84hMLV
— MLB (@MLB) July 24, 2020
MLB also shared a photo of a MLB BLM – United as One logo.
United as one. pic.twitter.com/VIgDPLbzRd
— MLB (@MLB) July 24, 2020
The league also shared a video of Yankees and Nationals kneeling for a social justice demonstration, writing:
Today, and every day, we come together as brothers. As equals, all with the same goal – to level the playing field. To change the injustices. Equality is not just a word. It’s our right! Today we stand as men from 25 nations on 6 continents. Today, we are one.
Today, and every day, we come together as brothers. As equals, all with the same goal – to level the playing field. To change the injustices. Equality is not just a word. It’s our right!
Today we stand as men from 25 nations on 6 continents.
Today, we are one. pic.twitter.com/vKUGdRfwgQ
— MLB (@MLB) July 23, 2020
Mookie Betts on kneeling during the National Anthem
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