Last week, President Donald Trump did what he seems to do best: he said some things that made people very, very upset.

At a rally in Huntsville, Alabama, the president ranted about how NFL owners should fire players who "disrespect" the flag.

"Wouldn't you love to see one of these NFL owners, when somebody disrespects our flag, say: 'Get that son of a b*tch  off the field right now. Out. He's fired. He's fired,"' said Trump.

Yep. He went there.

Though he didn't use names, Trump was referring to Colin Kaepernick and other NFL players who have taken a knee during the national anthem in protest of police brutality and racial injustice.

After the rally, Trump attacked NBA star Stephen Curry and rescinded his invitation to the White House, though Curry already said he wasn't too keen on going anyways.

This isn't the first time the president's remarks on race have caused friction. This time, however, the clap backs from celebrities and athletes were swift and resounding.

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Although many weren't happy with the president, his base ate up his words with a spoon, and Trump doubled down on Twitter.

He wrote, "If NFL fans refuse to go to games until players stop disrespecting our Flag & Country, you will see change take place fast. Fire or suspend!" in a Sunday morning tweet.

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In resistance to Trump's so-called statements, the #TakeAKnee movement was born.

More than 100 NFL players and iconic musicians such as Stevie Wonder took a bended knee over the weekend. Online, countless other citizens joined in the conversation on Twitter, explaining how and why they will stand with Kaepernick in taking a stand against social injustice.

Even the NFL itself disavowed Trump's comments.

On Monday, Trump tried to cover his tracks by claiming in a tweet that his comments were never about race, but rather about the respect for the flag and those who've served in the military. 

On the contrary, some military veterans are saying, "Not so fast, Mr. 45." They have taken to social media to show themselves taking a knee proving that standing for the flag alone does not make you patriotic.

Amidst all of this debate, some people have even gone as far as to suggest a boycott of professional football altogether.

Do you want to get involved, but aren't sure what to do? Well, we're here for you if you are.

Whether you're not here for the master-slave mentality of "shut up and do as you're told;" are tired of Trump not being held accountable for his divisive antics such as referring to the neo-Nazis at the Unite the Right rally as "very fine people;" don't like the president calling calling black athletes of color "sons of b*tches;" simply want justice for black men killed by police officers or just want to end racial inequality, we have some tips for how you too can take a knee.

1.
Stop Watching NFL Games.

This may not be easy, especially if you are a true football fan. But we all know money talks, and the quickest way to get the attention of the management of major teams is to hit them where it hurts the most: their wallets. Television broadcasts bring in an estimated $8 billion per year for the NFL. Would losing $8 billion make you do something you might not want to do?

We thought so.

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2. Do Not Support NFL Sponsors.

J. Cole recently took to Twitter to outline another way to make the NFL stand up and pay attention to those kneeling: boycotting not just the NFL, but its sponsors.

Companies like Bridgestone, Nike, Ford and Pepsi are some of the top sponsors of the National Football League. 

Cole believes that if we stop purchasing products from these companies and the other NFL sponsors, these corporations will put pressure on the NFL and politicians to take a serious look at taking a knee, and the reasons behind the movement.

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3.
Contact your local representatives.

Everyone has a voice that ought to be heard. Though it may seem like a lost cause, citizens must hold their city officials to their words, and voice their concerns about negligence and racial inequality in our own communities. Call up your aldermen, city and state leaders. Write letters. Tell them how you feel about policing, schools and how people of color are treated where you live.

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4. Take A Knee Yourself

High school cheerleaders, dancers in college bands and even volleyball players have taken a knee. Not for attention or glory, but because taking a knee during the national anthem simply means, "I will not do as you say just because. I am a human who deserves to be heard when speaking out against oppression."

So if you can, in whatever your line of work may be or a trade you practice, show your solidarity by resisting in an equal manner if you're in the position to do so. 

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5.
Promote Community Policing.

One of the biggest issues in policing in communities, aside from racial profiling and discrimination, is that many of a given force's officers do not live in the neighborhoods they police. Bottom line: they do not know us. 

Community policing represents proactive problem solving, forcing police officers to become familiar with locals. 

Reach out to your local police department, propose ways that the force can become more community-orientated, and hopefully, the authorities will cooperate for the betterment of the community. 

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