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Originally Posted by rustyp
Why not call it a folk song instead of the black national anthem ? Same song - same lyrics - same message - less controversy. Our country's history of cultures relaying their messages has been through folk songs. I would like to know who had the authority to name the song the black "national" anthem. Is not congress the only authority that can declare a "national" anthem ?
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I somewhat agree, but the "Black national anthem" is probably just an "aka" term, or "commonly referred to" term. As far as I know, this beautiful (jmho) song has no official standing as "national". But the term "anthem" indicates that it holds special meaning to a group of individuals. Folksong, hymn, whatever! I enjoy it.