BBC considers cutting anthems from annual music program because of perceived ties to colonialism, slavery

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The news comes amid the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement, which sparked protests around the world against systemic racism and police brutality.

The BBC is reportedly thinking about dropping two traditional patriotic anthems from its annual music program because of the songs' perceived ties to colonialism and slavery.

The news comes amid the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement, a primary actor in recent protests around the world against systemic racism and police brutality following the May 25 police-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

 

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Which is a noble sentiment, but it misses the point that exploitation of others is an ever present danger unless we each look to ourselves. Often the ends can be used to justify the means.

That’s preposterous.

The Union Flag is upside down in this picture. I know how it feels.

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British word is tied to colonialism and slavery, too. British Broadcasting Company (BBC) must reconsider dropping British from its company name.

🤣🤣 Union Jack in bio....

Over reaction much?

That’s right give up more of what you stand for 🙄

Lol

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