The NFL kicked off its 2023 regular season at Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday night, when the Chiefs took on the Lions.
Prior to kickoff, the Black National Anthem was played.
While many praised the league for its decision, others had a problem with it.”I hear the @NFL is still trying to force this divisive nonsense down America’s throats. I won’t stand for it. Literally,” Kari Lake wrote on Twitter.
“America has only ONE National Anthem and that Anthem is color blind.”Fans had opposing reactions to the decision to play the Black National Anthem.
“LOVING THE BLACK NATIONAL ANTHEM!!!” one fan wrote.
“Upset over the NFL starting the new season with the Black National Anthem … You should take a knee” one former player tweeted.
“To all of the people who are acting outraged over the playing of what they call the Black National Anthem at the Kansas City Chiefs game last night: The song isn’t intended to divide anyone. It’s not just a song for a certain group of people. It’s called “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” and it’s a song of inspiration, hope and perseverance,” another fan added.
What do you make of the league’s decision to play it?
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