U.S. Olympic hammer thrower Gwen Berry is facing backlash for a second time after turning her back to the U.S. flag while the national anthem played during a medal ceremony at the U.S. Olympic trials in Eugene, Oregon, Saturday.

Moments before the anthem ended, Berry, 32, turned away from the flag and displayed a black T-shirt with the words “Activist Athlete” on her head. The outspoken athlete is no stranger to making a statement against injustices. During the 2019 Pan American Games, she famously protested “The Star-Spangled Banner” by turning opposite the flag towards the stands. Her competitors DeAnna Price, who won first place, and Brooke Andersen, second place winner, put their hands over their hearts and faced the flag.

Following the nonviolent protest, Berry stated, “My purpose and my mission is bigger than sports. I’m here to represent those … who died due to systemic racism. That’s the important part. That’s why I’m going. That’s why I’m here today.”

Texas congressman Dan Crenshaw said Monday that Berry should be removed from the team. “The View” co-host Meghan McCain also called out Berry Tuesday over her controversial protest. See below.

The National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) hosted its 2020 annual Impact Awards Gala at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel on Friday (February 28) in Beverly Hills, Calif, celebrating the Latinx community’s progress in media over the past year.

Emcees Justina Machado and Jacob Vargas welcomed nearly 500 attendees, coming together to support NHMC’s advocacy work for a more inclusive entertainment industry toward the Latinos, at the star-studded gala at the Beverly Wilshire.

Attendees included: Alberto Zeni,Alejandro Anda, Annie Gonzalez, Carlos Santos, Diego Tinoco, Eddie Martinez, Elle Paris-Legaspi,Gabrielle Ruiz, Gloria Calederon Kellett, J.J. Soria, Jesse Garcia, Karrie Martin, Laura Patalano, Linda Yvette Chavez, Marvin Bryan Lemus, Nadine Velazquez, Niko Guardado, Jeffrey Katzenberg, Karey Burke, Marie Sylla-Dixon,Patricia Riggen, Peter Villegas, Raquel Justice, Tanya Saracho, Toby Emmerich, Zulay Henao, and more.

Actress America Ferrera was honored among others with the Outstanding Series Producer Impact Award. The mother-to-be, 35, was simply glowing last night as she gave a groundbreaking speech in front of her Hollywood peers.

“Thank you to our allies in the room – those of you who are not particularly from the Latino community – and yet, you have the capacity to see the value of our lives, of our stories; you invest your money in our storytellers and give real creative power to our voices,” she said.

“If you empower us, we will deliver beautiful content and voracious audiences – and we promise to make it a party!”

Ferrera also revealed earlier in the afternoon that she would be leaving NBC’s hit workplace comedy Superstore after it’s upcoming fifth season finale.