One of the most recognized African-American spiritual Songs, "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" has also been the adopted anthem of England's rugby union team, its haunting chorus a common echo in stadiums where the national team plays. Is it right that a slave-era song, one which is believed to be a coded message for those slaves seeking the underground railroad to freedom, is used to galvanize a national team to sporting glory?
This seems disrespectful to American history due to the suffering that African American people went through. lyrics which are about suffering and despair shouldn't be sung by thousands of England fans who are middle-class, and often white.
http://www.cnn.com/2017/03/27/sport/swing-low-sweet-chariot-england-rugby/?iid=ob_homepage_10-test_featured_pool
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