Summary: "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" is the most well known african american spiritual songs. It has been the adopted anthem of England's rugby union team.This song is believed to be a coded message for the slaves that were seeking in the underground railroad. The slaves wished for freedom while this sort team just most just most likely wants to win.
Analysis: Overall this looks very disrespectful to all the slaves that suffered everyday. In England this song is song by mostly whites for cheering a team on. Clearly when you listen to the lyrics it talks about suffering and nothing about winning.
http://www.cnn.com/2017/03/27/sport/swing-low-sweet-chariot-england-rugby/?iid=ob_homepage_10-test_featured_pool
i agree this does seem very but very disrespectful.
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