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Jan 27, 2020 · The Star-Spangled Banner, long a treasured symbol of national unity, has suddenly become "one of the most racist, pro-slavery songs" in American culture. Why is this happening? And more importantly, is it true? USA Today columnist James Robbins explores the history of the song and its author to answer these questions. The Star-Spangled Banner ...
Aug 31, 2016 · No, our national anthem ISN’T racist. by Stephen Dietrich, Managing Editor. It’s the latest nonsense circling social media. An Intercept article titled, “Colin Kaepernick Is Righter Than You Know: The National Anthem Is a Celebration of Slavery.”. Yes, people are now calling the Star-Spangled Banner a racist song, and are demanding a ...
Jun 30, 2021 · Olympian Gwen Berry, who sparked controversy after turning away from the American flag during the national anthem Saturday, further explained her decision on Tuesday, saying the song does “not ...
May 8, 2022 · As the national anthem of the United States, “The Star-Spangled Banner” is a ubiquitous part of American life. It plays before everything from military ceremonies to football games. But who wrote “The Star-Spangled Banner” and why does it matter today?
Nov 12, 2017 · The unfortunate historical truth is that many great Americans were without a doubt morally flawed by their sinful enslavement other human beings. Congress designated “The Star-Spangled Banner ...
Jul 1, 2016 · When he wrote the poem that would, in 1931, become the national anthem and proclaim our nation “the land of the free,” like Jefferson, Key not only profited from slaves, he harbored racist ...
