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Yankees and Nationals kneel for racial justice demonstration, stand for anthem at opening day

Players for the Washington Nationals and New York Yankees took part in a demonstration for racial unity before the first game of the MLB season.

Players for both teams all knelt along the foul lines holding a black ribbon, holding a moment of silence following a video featuring a narration from Morgan Freeman. Every player then stood as the national anthem was played.

Today, and every day, we come together as brothers. As equals, all with the same goal - to level the playing field. To change the injustices.