"Controversy and Celebration: Super Bowl's Cultural Moments"
TL;DR
Rep. Matt Gaetz declared he wouldn’t watch the Super Bowl due to the performance of the "Black National Anthem," sparking criticism on Twitter for his racially charged comments, with some denouncing him for injecting bigotry into the event. The song, "Lift Every Voice and Sing," was sung before the game, followed by "America the Beautiful" and the national anthem. Gaetz's remarks drew backlash on social media, with some questioning his decision to forgo watching the game due to his alleged racism.
Topics:entertainmentpolitics#black-national-anthem#matt-gaetz#politics#race-baiting#super-bowl#twitter
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