Solidarity. That word means so much to me, especially because of the state that we find ourselves at in the United States. Typically I dislike allowing my social media to cross with politics because I do my best to respect viewpoints across the board. In addition, I'm not in the mood for someone trying to scapegoat my feelings as being biased because I'm an African American woman. Honestly, this country has progressed, regressed, spiraled and bounced back. We are both fragile and resilient. Strong is an understatement. With our president calling out athletes who refuse to stand when we are exercising the rights that were allegedly given to us, we have no CHOICE but to be strong, resilient and demonstrate how fragile this country truly is. Mr. "President," many of us don't feel free when we are crucified by the flag that you want us to pledge allegiance. Aren't I American enough for you for using my voice to say that we're an incorrect nation that's dancing on a D grade arrogantly trying to look like a straight A student. How callous are you to make such statements to the world about us being superior yet we're divided? Together we stand; divided we fall. Ain't that right? there's no picket deep enough to buy our silent protest or to prevent us from taking a knee. Sincerely, Latoya Snell, A Black Athlete Kneeling #runningfatchef #fatrunner #Spartanfinisher #ultramarathoner #marathoner #ultramarathontraining #marathontraining #selfie #runner #running #fitnessmotivation #fitmom #fitness #istandwithkapernick #takeaknee #blackgirlmagic #blackgirlsrun #dearmrpresident #solidarity #usa #togetherwestand #swiftwicksocks #chaseadventure #skirtsports #REALwomenmove #groupselfie #runningselfie (at Boys & Girls Track And Field)