Black Professor speaks out against having a "Black National Anthem"

CNN.com ^ | July 21, 2010 | Liane Membis

[k3nn3th]

Professor at a historically black college catches flack for saying that the concept of a "Black National Anthem" - (Lift Every Voice and Sing) is unnecessary and racially divisive.

[RexBeach]

I recommend “Don’t Miss That Train” by the Gap Band.

[Sacajaweau]

Let’em sing...I’ll bring a confederate flag....and let’s see which of us goes to jail. Yes, I’m white...

[BenLurkin]

"Black National Anthem" ... is ... racially divisive.

Calling Captain Obvious!

[agere_contra]

Good for Professor Askew!

He sounds like he gets it.

[EQAndyBuzz]

I would suggest Battle Hymm of the Republic.

[Gene Eric]

But the dirtbags on the Left would prefer the divisiveness.

Good decision to avoid exclusionary anthems.

[GoCards]

lol.

[BenLurkin]

[Puppage]

having a "Black National Anthem"

Because THAT will bring us all together.

[GonzoGOP]

And those are a couple of good reasons why we need an inclusive society.

[WayneS]

Askew, though, maintains there's only one national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner,"...

...and "The Star-Spangled Banner" has the added advantage of sounding A LOT better on elctric guitar than "Lift Every Voice and Sing".

[Liberty Valance]

"...the concept of a "Black National Anthem" - (Lift Every Voice and Sing) is unnecessary and racially divisive."

You aint just whistlin' Dixie.

[Personal Responsibility]

They spend years and years fighting against forced segregation and then years and years segregating themselves on purpose.

[Leftism is Mentally Deranged]

The purpose of this “anthem” is to divide. democrats love to divide the country.

[equalitybeforethelaw]

I wonder what Mr. Skittles thinks?

[Las Vegas Ron]

I would suggest Battle Hymm of the Republic.

Swing low.....sweet chariot...

[GAB-1955]

There’s nothing wrong with “Lift Every Voice and Sing” that depoliticizing the issue wouldn’t fix. And this isn’t a real issue - it’s silly season nonsense. Pack your grumbles and grudges back up.

[Clock King]

Ok, I’m keeping that image.

[k3nn3th]

Well Ben, while it is obvious to you and to me, this is an issue of sensitivity for black people. For a professor at a historically black college to write a books saying this is tantamount to heresy.