#BoycottNFL Trends Following Black National Anthem Announcement

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Some NFL fans seem to be triggered over the Black National Anthem announcement.

These past few weeks have been a time of reflection for the NFL, who seem to be making a concerted effort to make up for their mistakes in the past. For instance, Roger Goodell has officially given players the green light to kneel during the National Anthem. In fact, Goodell and the NFL have pledged $250 million to the black community over the next decade. It's clear that the league is looking at making racial equality a priority, something that is made obvious with their push for Washington to change the name of the team. 

Yesterday, the league also announced that during Week 1 of the NFL season, the Black National Anthem will be played before every game. For those who don't know, the song in question is called "Lift Ev'ry Voice And Sing" and has been highly regarded as the Black National Anthem, for quite some time now.

As far as the Washington and Black National Anthem news is concerned, it seems as though some people are actually extremely upset. The term #BoycottNFL has been trending on Twitter ever since last night, as many have voiced their displeasure with the league's decision. However, if you were to check out Twitter now, you would notice that most people using the hashtag are simply ridiculing those who are upset.

Check out the tweets below to see what people have to say.

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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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