NFL announce they will play the 'black national anthem' BEFORE the Star Spangled Banner during EVERY Week 1 game and players may feature names of police brutality victims on their helmets
The NFL plans to play Lift Ev'ry Voice And Sing, known as the black national anthem, at the start of each game during Week 1 of the 2021 season
The anthem will be performed before The Star-Spangled Banner
A source confirmed the controversial change to ESPN on Thursday
It will be rolled out during the season opener on September 10 when the Kansas City Chiefs host the Houston Texans, the source said
The NFL, in collaboration with the NFL Players Association, is also considering featuring names of police brutality victims on uniforms or helmets
The source said the league aims to demonstrate 'a genuine commitment to the public, players and coaches and that player voices continue to be heard'
In June, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell admitted the league was wrong in how it approached NFL player protesting police brutality and systemic racism
The league also revealed plans to increase its social justice footprint by pledging to donate $250million over a 10-year period
By Sandra Salathe For Dailymail.Com
Published: 20:34 EDT, 15 July 2021 | Updated: 09:21 EDT, 16 July 2021
The NFL plans to play the black national anthem before every game in the first week of the 2021 season, according to a new report.
Lift Ev'ry Voice And Sing, traditionally referred to as the black national anthem, will be performed before The Star-Spangled Banner to kick off each game in Week 1, beginning with the September 10 season opener when the Kansas City Chiefs host the Houston Texans.
A source familiar with the league's discussions confirmed the controversial change to ESPN's The Undefeated on Thursday.
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