The Truth About the Black National Anthem

Editor’s Note: The following is one of the Western Journal’s most popular patriotic-themed stories, re-posted in honor of Independence Day.

During Super Bowl LVII Feb. 13, Twitter did what Twitter does by erupting over a political controversy.

Contentious debates broke out across the social media site over the “black national anthem” which was sung ahead of this year’s performance of “The Star Spangled Banner.” Conservatives argued the very idea of a “black national anthem” is inherently racist and divisive, whereas liberals contended such a song represented “inclusion” for players who feel unrepresented by the American national anthem and its supposed “white supremacist” roots.

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Michael wrote for several entertainment news outlets before joining The Western Journal in 2020. He now serves as Managing Editor, which involves managing the editorial team and operations; helping guide the editorial direction of The Western Journal; and writing, editing, curating and assigning stories as needed.

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Michael Austin graduated from Iowa State University in 2019. During his time in college, he volunteered for both PragerU and Live Action. After graduation, Michael went on to work as a freelance journalist for various entertainment news sites before joining The Western Journal as an intern in early 2020.

Shortly thereafter, Michael was hired on as a staff writer/reporter. He now serves as Managing Editor, which involves managing the editorial team and operations; helping guide the editorial direction of The Western Journal; and writing, editing, curating and assigning stories as needed.

Birthplace

Ames, Iowa

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Iowa State University

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Cultural Politics, Entertainment News, Christian-Conservatism

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