The NFL is reportedly planning to play a song commonly referred to as the black national anthem prior to “The Star-Spangled Banner” during the season’s opening week.
“Lift Every Voice and Sing,” by J. Rosamond Johnson and James Weldon Johnson, will be played during the pregame ceremony before every Week 1 NFL game in the 2020 season, according to ESPN. The league is also considering additional initiatives to demonstrate its support for players who are trying to raise awareness about systematic racism, including listing the names of victims on uniforms.
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