NFL to play Black national anthem before American national anthem at Week 1 games

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NFL to play Black national anthem 'Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing' before 'Star Spangled Banner' at Week 1 games

The league is also considering helmet decals to jersey patches for victims of police brutality

"Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing," a song also known as the Black national anthem, will be performed live or played prior to "The Star Spangled Banner" at each of the NFL's Week 1 games in 2020, according to the Associated Press, which adds that the league is also considering memorializing victims of police brutality with helmet decals or jersey patches. These moves are seen as part of the league's collaborative work with its players to raise awareness of systemic racism and police brutality.

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"Black National Anthem"

Lift Every Voice and Sing