(Ed.'s Note: To their discredit, the administration and board of trustees of the Brownsville Independent School District had posted a YouTube video of the graduation ceremonies of River H.S. before class president Daniela V. knelt during the singing of the national anthem in protest against discrimination and violence by police against black americans.
We had earlier obtained a screenshot taken by a student before we were able to acquire an original one of the YouTube post that was taken down. So far, Daniela has received more encouragement from commenters than has the squirrely administration and board members. Keep the faith, Daniela!
We have also heard from other sources that at least 10 students in other - non-posted - graduation ceremonies joined her in solidry with her statement. There is hope for free speech in Brownsville and it seems now that the child has turned out to be the father of the man. )