(07-06-2020, 08:19 PM)flsprtsgod Wrote: NYC, when did you get elected to speak for African-Americans?

At what point specifically have I "spoken for African Americans?" 

I've shared common knowledge readily available to anyone that bothers to seek it out. 

Twitter is abuzz today with African Americans questioning the term "black national anthem." It's a nickname and not official in any way.  How is telling you that speaking for anyone?

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(07-06-2020, 08:24 PM)Bchbunnie4 Wrote:

(07-06-2020, 08:16 PM)NYC4jags Wrote: It is indeed casually referred to as the black national anthem. Not formally.  
Putting it in a headline suggests formality and those headlines are seeking to stir the pot. Not to objectively inform.

I think it's a misrepresentation to imply this song will serve as something akin to The Star Spangled Banner when there is no indication that is the intent.
  If that IS the case, then this progressively minded NFL fan thinks the league is really tone deaf on how to handle the current climate and it's a misstep. Too divisive. 

But there's no info to support it will even happen - much less any intent to provide a "separate anthem."

I've made my points. I'll step away from the thread and the title alterations. 
I trust the rest of the mod team to find a happy place with that title. 

Man, I wish we had some Jags news to talk about 

Calling it the BNA isn’t a negative thing just because someone wants to make it one.

What is negative is the implication that it is a separate "anthem" because people assume it is of some similar or rivaling import to the national anthem. It's a divisive implication. 

If the NFL puts out a memorandum that we must stand and remove our hats for Lift Every Voice and Sing then let me know. So far they haven't even confirmed the song will be performed.

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