Breaking: Brown goes further than just anthem protests!

Is he looking to follow P.K. Subban's steps?

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Breaking: Brown goes further than just anthem protests!
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Tampa Bay Lightning forward J.T. Brown, thus far, is the only NHL player to silently protest during the singing of the Star Spangled Banner in an act of solidarity with other pro athletes who are taking a stand against racism and police brutality in the United States. 

At the time Brown, who has been raising his fist in defiance, admitted that he had had some “bad experiences” with police throughout his life and felt it was important to highlight the injustices happening every day in America. "In my heart, I know I did the right thing," he said.

He then went on to meet Tampa interim police Chief Brian Dugan to attend the precinct’s academy to gain some perspective on what officers go through on a day-to-day basis. And now he is applying his knowledge to help further with this issue. 

On Wedneday, Brown announced that he was done raising his fist during the national anthem.

Instead, Brown revealed that he will donate more than 600 tickets that he can meet with different organizations, kids and police officers to support other and teach them life lessons. He will join the Winston Park Boys and Girls Club and Hillsborough County to continue spreading his message. 


Source: Twitter