The “Black National Anthem” was sung during the Michigan Electoral College proceedings — following the actual national anthem.
The song is called “Lift Every Voice and Sing” and was dubbed the “Negro National Anthem” by the NAACP in 1919.
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“Please remain standing for the National Anthem — and the Black National Anthem…” they announced before having two women sing the song.
JUST IN – #Michigan hears the National Anthem and then the “Black National Anthem” before the Electoral College proceedings.pic.twitter.com/zOi45SgZDu
— Disclose.tv 🚨 (@disclosetv) December 14, 2020
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The affront to the National Anthem came as Democrats used armed police to prevent Republican electors from entering the State Capitol.
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After using armed police to prevent Republican electors from entering the MI State Capitol the Democrats sing the Black national anthem. It is time to #resist America. #StopTheSteaI pic.twitter.com/K7gEOAKK3L
— Dr. @amuse (@amuse) December 14, 2020
Absolutely bizarre.