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Jul 4, 2016 · In the case of our national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner,” perhaps not knowing the full lyrics is a good thing. It is one of the most racist, pro-slavery, anti-black songs in the...
Jun 25, 2020 · THE Star-Spangled Banner has been the US national anthem for nearly a century, but many feel the song is inappropriate. Here is more on the evolution of the song and its controversial origins.
Oct 18, 2020 · The Star-Spangled Banner’s racist lyrics kept it from becoming the national anthem for a century - The Washington Post. Advertisement. This article was published more than 3 years ago....
Sep 7, 2016 · Some believe “The Star-Spangled Banner” contains racist language, most notably in its third stanza, which is seldom sung today. (Most performances stop after the first stanza.) The third...
Oct 18, 2017 · Is the Anthem Racist? As the debate about protesting during the national anthem has gained more attention, the issue of whether the national anthem is racist has been raised. The version of the anthem sung today is only the first verse of the four-verse song.
Jun 30, 2020 · As Americans question every racist facet of their history, some are calling for an anthem that better represents the nation’s values. And some are calling for an end to playing the song at...
Sep 1, 2016 · CNN —. Quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s refusal to stand for the traditional pregame singing of “The Star-Spangled Banner” in protest of racism in the United States is proving to be a potent ...
