Stallworth writes: "In response to the Black Lives Matter protests, the N.F.L. has decided to play 'Lift Every Voice and Sing,' known as the Black national anthem, in Week 1 of its coming season. As a former N.F.L. player, my initial reaction was: Why?"
The National Football League did not support (from left) Eli Harold, Colin Kaepernick, Eric Reid and other players who kneeled during the playing of the national anthem in 2016 to protest racial injustice. (photo: Mario Jose Sanchez/AP)
I Played in the NFL. It Needs Way More Than a Black Anthem.
09 July 20
If the league wants to show its commitment to its players, it should hire and promote more Black coaches and executives.
n response to the Black Lives Matter protests, the N.F.L. has decided to play “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” known as the Black national anthem, in Week 1 of its coming season.
As a former N.F.L. player, my initial reaction was: Why?
Is this a sign that the N.F.L. is serious now, that it truly wants to honor its commitment to promote racial equality in the league? Or is it just a symbolic gesture, one meant to placate its players, without any meaningful change?
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