NFL Planning To Play Black National Anthem During Week 1

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The song "Lift Ev'ry Voice And Sing" is considered to be the "Black National Anthem."

Over the last few weeks, Roger Goodell and the NFL have been thinking and reflecting on the ways they have dealt with racial inequality in the past. Of course, four years ago, the league condemned Colin Kaepernick and others for kneeling during the National Anthem. Kaepernick has not been in the league since that time, and many believe the NFL simply hasn't done enough for African Americans, especially when 70 percent of their players are black.

Goodell has apologized for those past actions and is promising to do better for the black community. In fact, he is pledging $250 million to black causes over the next few years. According to ESPN, the NFL is planning yet another initiative, this time involving the anthem. The league is now planning on playing "Lift Ev'ry Voice And Sing" before each game during week 1 of the NFL season. For those who don't know, this song is considered to be the "Black National Anthem."

In fact, the song was recently played at a NASCAR race, which is something that made waves on social media. Perhaps the NFL saw this and figured it would be something worth advocating for. It remains to be seen whether or not the NFL follows through on the idea, but for now, it seems like a real possibility.

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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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