Kari Lake, a former news anchor and Republican gubernatorial candidate from Arizona, has found herself at the center of an unexpected controversy after a photo of her at Super Bowl LVII went viral. The picture showed her sitting during the playing of the Black national anthem before the game on Sunday, sparking debate on social media.
Lake's decision to remain seated during the anthem has been met with both support and criticism. Some have praised her for taking a stand against what they see as a divisive symbol, while others have accused her of being disrespectful to the Black community.
Despite the backlash, Lake has yet to comment on the incident. However, her actions have reignited a long-standing debate over the role of patriotism and protest in American society, particularly in the context of the ongoing struggle for racial justice.
"I’m just here for THE National Anthem," Lake replied to Benny Johnson on Twitter.
I’m just here for THE National Anthem??
— Kari Lake (@KariLake) February 13, 2023
The decision to play "Lift Every Voice and Sing," commonly known as the Black national anthem, before the National Anthem at a recent game has sparked a heated debate on social media. The song was composed by NAACP leader James Weldon Johnson in 1900, starting as a poem before becoming a hymn.
The NFL included the song in its Week 1 games of the 2020 season and continued the tradition throughout the 2021 season. However, the decision has been met with criticism from some who object to the song being given equal standing with the National Anthem. Critics have accused the move of being "segregation" and "racist."
Despite the backlash, many have lauded the decision to play the song, seeing it as a powerful symbol of the ongoing struggle for racial justice in America. The debate surrounding the playing of "Lift Every Voice and Sing" highlights the complex relationship between patriotism, protest, and the fight for equality in the United States.
"I'm against a 'black National Anthem' for the same reason I am against a 'white National Anthem,' a 'gay National Anthem,' a 'straight National Anthem,' a 'Jewish National Anthem,' a 'Christian National Anthem,' and so on," Lake said to Fox News Digital in a statement released Monday.
"We are ONE NATION, under God. Francis Scott Key's words ring true for every single American Citizen regardless of their skin color. James Weldon Johnson's 'Lift Your Voice' is a beautiful song, but it is not our National Anthem," Lake continued.
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