Jordin Sparks Makes Statement National Anthem Performance VIDEO

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Jordin Sparks didn’t kneel at any point during her National Anthem performance Monday night before the Dallas Cowboys played the Arizona Cardinals. But she did make a statement.

The American Idol season 6 winner had “PROV 31:8-9” written on her hand while she sang the anthem.

The bible verse says: “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.”

Before Jordin’s performance, Cowboys players and owner Jerry Jones briefly kneeled on the field arm-in-arm before retreating to the sideline. The Cardinals stood arm-in-arm along the goal line with owner Michael Bidwell, his family and general manager Steve Keim.

According to the AP:

The Dallas players all kneeled with owner Jerry Jones and his family before a giant American flag was unfurled, drawing some boos from the Cardinals fans. They rose arm-in-arm just before the singing of the anthem.

Jones has been a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump and it was unclear if his team would protest during the anthem, as teams across the NFL did Sunday. The Cowboys kneeled near the 50-yard line

Jordin wasn’t the only reality star taking a stand this weekend after President Trump called players who wouldn’t stand for the anthem “sons of bitches” and calling for the owners to fire players who kneel. The Voice season 9 alum Meghan Linsey knelt with her guitar player after singing the anthem before the Tennessee Titans and Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.

When the Cowboys kneel, scattered boos can be heard coming from the stands.

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