National anthem in protest of recent shootings in yoouuvalde, texas, that claimed the lives of 19 children and 2 teachers. take a listen. i don t plan on coming out for the anthem going forward until i feel like there s i feel better about the direction of our country. so, that will be the step. i don t expect it to move the needle, necessarily. it s just something that i feel strongly enough about to take that step. joining me now is the host of naked with cari champion and former espn anchor. it s great to see you. look, this is one of those protests that is clearly from the heart. it s an urgent issue. but it seems like he s kind of leading with his chin. san francisco s manager saying he s not even going to show up for the anthem. he says this might not move the needle and now he might suspend it for memorial day.
Uvalde, texas, have enraged many, including athletes and sports teams who are now calling for sensible gun laws and action from washington. take a listen. i don t plan on coming out for the anthem going forward until i feel like there is i feel better about the direction of our country. so, that is the step. i don t i don t expect it to move the needle necessarily, it is just something that i feel strongly enough about to take that step. kapler said he will not take the field while the national anthem is playing. he s one of many sports figures who have made statements in the days following the shooting. andy scholes has more on that. well in wake of what happened in uvalde, sports figures and teams have been using their voice to advocate for change. and the warrior head coach steve kerr on the day of the shooting was very emotional, demanding
Back. there are many who are still in these areas, now in the hundreds of thousands, is estimated, that don t get any explanation and are not able to get out. human rights watch, as well as western intelligence are confirming these reports, the state from human rights watch saying that ukrainians do not necessarily have to be thrown on a back of a truck but many are put in a situation where they don t have a choice. you get on the bus and you go to a filtration, and then to russia, or you die in the shelling. these are forbidden under the laws of war. they say, this is a violation of international laws, it s a war crime, and they continue to take place here throughout ukraine. susan malveaux there. more than 37,000 people are on the run following the latest fighting in the democratic republic of congo. the norwegian refugee council
Some prominent figures in the sports world are being making headlines by taking a stand and demanding change after the horrific texas cool shooting. san francisco giants manager, gave caterpillar is one. he says he will no longer come onto the field for the national anthem. he told reporters that he doesn t think america is living up to its ideals. i don t plan on coming out for the anthem going forward, until i feel better about the direction of our country. that ll be the step. i don t expect it to be moving the needle but it s something that i feel strongly enough about to take that step. he s just one voice among many. cnn sports andy scholes looks at how other athletes and teams are demanding action from washington to
We re learning more about the loved ones this small town is grieving. don t forget them, please. i beg you. miranda mathis was 11 years old. a friend of her mother s told the washington post that miranda was a fun, spunky, bright little girl. ten year old telling ksat he was a, quote, very intelligent, hardworking and help proportion. he ll be missed and never forgotten. also ten years old. her mother anna says, he dreamed of becoming a marine biologist and wanted to attend college at texas a&m. and touching facebook tribute, anna calls her daughter, sweet charismatic, loving, caring, loyal, free, ambitious, funny, silly, gold driven and her best friend. other victims names have been confirmed. leyla salazar, 11 years old.