“We will be not be watching or listening to NFL games on November 12th in solidarity with veterans around the country, as football players have continued to disrespect the national anthem, the American flag, and everything our nation stands for,” the Facebook event states.
The event also asks people not to purchase NFL merchandise over the weekend.
Players protesting during the national anthem by taking a knee, or sitting say that they are not intending to disrespect the country, the military, law enforcement or the flag, but simply want to raise awareness about racial inequality and police brutality against minorities.