Anyway, if you've ever attended a National Hockey League game involving the US and a team from Canada you know that anthems from both countries are played. It's worked for many years with respect shown for both.
Blacks might start a movement on what they would desire for their anthem. It could be played before all sporting events. If I put my mind to it I'm sure I could come up with something acceptable but it's not my job because I'm privileged.
"Swing Low Sweet Chariot' has already been nixed. I'm not certain why. I doubt 'Mammy' would work since it was first sung by Al Jolsen in black face in a 1920's Hollywood film called the Jazz Singer.
Because it's one of those days I have little to do(except take Charlie to the groomer for the first time since the virus) I decided to research possible anthems for our black brethren. There's a problem. Most all of the 22 suggest freedom instead of hope and gratitude.
Regardless, Here's the list. https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/songs-of-black-lives-matter-22-new-protest-anthems-15256/
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