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Singer Sevyn Streeter Says She Wasn’t Allowed To Sing The National Anthem at The Sixers Game Because of Her “We Matter” Shirt
By Kyle Scott
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A Sixers dancer absolutely CRUSHED the National Anthem, but if you’re wondering why a dancer was singing at the home opener, it might be because Singer Sevyn – SEVYN – was apparently supposed to sing it but was told she couldn’t because she was wearing a “We Matter” shirt. She’s not happy about it:
Was suppose to sing the anthem at @sixers & @okcthunder game but mins b4 @sixers said I couldn't because I was wearing a "We Matter" jersey pic.twitter.com/wjoJN3rq0r
— Sevyn (@sevyn) October 27, 2016
Tough spot here for the Sixers. Sevyn is an invited guest being given a large stage and that’s probably not the best time to try to make a statement– this wasn’t about her or her message, whatever it may have been. But this won’t play well. When the NFL has openly accepted Black Lives Matter demonstrations, it makes little sense for an NBA team(!) to take a stand against them.
Kyle Scott is the founder and editor of CrossingBroad.com. He has written for CBS Philly and Philly Voice, and been a panelist or contributor on NBC Sports Philly, FOX 29 and SNY TV, as well as a recurring guest on 97.5 The Fanatic, 94 WIP, 106.7 The Fan and other stations. He has more than 10 years experience running digital media properties and in online advertising and marketing.