Black National Anthem is Here to Stay (1 Viewer)

[BladeRunner]

So, in the back of the bus, essentially.

Well, ESSENTIALLY, we shouldn't be playing it at all.  

Fighting racism with more racism isn't the answer.

 

[DropKick]

So, in the back of the bus, essentially.

Not at all... baseball does a seventh inning stretch song, "Take me out to the ball game", God Bless America or a local favorite.  They usually are pretty energetic.

 

[DropKick]

I am not indifferent to the National Anthrm but as you say it has become politicized to the point that I think it is bad business to play it or at the very least televise it.

And this is a large part of what pisses people off,

 

[NorvilleBarnes]

Some of you are going to lose it when you see the Black Air Force do a fly over.

 

[DropKick]

Some of you are going to lose it when you see the Black Air Force do a fly over.

No, the "BAF" would be cool, actually cool AF.

 

[squistion]

Some of you are going to lose it when you see the Black Air Force do a fly over.

Not with the Black Air Force, but I would if it were Black Helicopters.  

 

[Godsbrother]

Well, ESSENTIALLY, we shouldn't be playing it at all.  

Fighting racism with more racism isn't the answer.

"We" aren't playing it.  The NFL is a business and they have a right to play whatever music they want at their events.  

Personally I don't see anything racist in the lyrics but if the song offends you then have a right to voice your objections, stop going to games, quit watching on TV and to write to their sponsors.

 

[KarmaPolice]

"We" aren't playing it.  The NFL is a business and they have a right to play whatever music they want at their events.  

Personally I don't see anything racist in the lyrics but if the song offends you then have a right to voice your objections, stop going to games, quit watching on TV and to write to their sponsors.

I don't think it's the lyrics.   The argument I've seen is that it's because it's called the Black NA (when there isn't specifically a white one), and that further promotes the differences between people in the US.   Hence, Racism!! 

 

[Godsbrother]

I don't think it's the lyrics.   The argument I've seen is that it's because it's called the Black NA (when there isn't specifically a white one), and that further promotes the differences between people in the US.   Hence, Racism!! 

I don't think the NFL is promoting it as the Black National Anthem nor do I think they have any racist intent.  In fact I think it is the opposite:  They are playing a song they feel recognizes the struggles of the past and the hopes for a better future.

I don't think it is necessary for the NFL to do this and believe it is a poor business decision.  It won't bother me when they do play it though...

 

[KarmaPolice]

I don't think the NFL is promoting it as the Black National Anthem nor do I think they have any racist intent.  In fact I think it is the opposite:  They are playing a song they feel recognizes the struggles of the past and the hopes for a better future.

I don't think it is necessary for the NFL to do this and believe it is a poor business decision.  It won't bother me when they do play it though...

100% agree.  My previous post wasn't my stance, just what I've seen floated about.