Kari Lake Black National Anthem Viral Video Racism At Its Peak

Publish date: 2024-05-17

Kari Lake’s black national anthem viral video sparked outrage around the country. The former Arizona gubernatorial candidate landed in hot water after refusing to stand up when the Black National Anthem was performed during Super Bowl

A photo of the politician sitting in the stands while Abbott Elementary star Sheryl Lee Ralph performed ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ went viral on social media and gave rise to a controversy. 

Kari Lake’s response to the national anthem was met with a lot of criticism. A fraction of people stood by Lake’s side by claiming that the song further strengthened the idea of divisiveness in America. 

Lake received a lot of backlash from people, and even her upbringing was questioned. Some people went as far as saying that Lake was a ‘hateful and lonely old woman.’

Former Republican California gubernatorial candidate Larry Elder shared his support for Kari Lake while speaking to a reporter. He said, “I agree with Kari Lake. We have one national anthem, and it’s THE national anthem. I am as opposed to playing both anthems as I am to the term ‘African – America’ and Black History Month.”

Former NFL player and Republican Utah Congressman Burgess Owens also echoed a similar sentiment and announced her support for Kari Lake. 

People supporting Kari Lake justified their stance by saying that the American National Anthem speaks for all of its citizens. There is no need to divide the country by having a white and a black national anthem.

The citizens of a country that has been struck with racism for decades should not encourage measures that further divide the country. 

How did Kari Lake justify her decision?

Kari Lake defended her decision to sit during the Black National Anthem at Super Bowl by saying, “I’m against a ‘Black national anthem’ for the same reason I am against a ‘white national anthem,’ a ‘gay national anthem,’ a ‘straight national anthem,’ a ‘Jewish national anthem, a ‘Christian national anthem,’ and so on.”

The Kari Lake War Room Twitter account claimed that Kari Lake believes in one nation under God. 

She considers herself above these meager differences and believes that every American citizen should try their best to eliminate measures promoting division between people. 

While Kari Lake’s intentions may be good, the people perceived her gesture with much outrage and anger. 

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