At labs, universities, and field sites, scientists are kneeling today in solidarity with athletes protesting racism and police brutality. Science deals with data and the data is clear that Black people are three times more likely to be killed by police than white people. Throughout our society, POCs experience fewer opportunities and bigger life obstacles than white people. These are facts. Another fact is that the President and some of the media are denying our First Amendment right to protest. Anything that curtails our freedom to speak the truth goes against the essence of science. Check out how scientists are joining the protest today on Twitter at #ScientistsTakeAKnee.