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76ers Apologize for Canceling 'We Matter' Anthem Singer
Source: Associated Press
76ers Apologize for Canceling 'We Matter' Anthem Singer
By DAN GELSTON, AP SPORTS WRITER PHILADELPHIA — Oct 28, 2016, 12:46 PM ET
The Philadelphia 76ers apologized Friday for canceling the national anthem performance of a singer wearing a "We Matter" jersey.
The 76ers backtracked from their original stance when they told R&B singer Sevyn Streeter she could not perform the anthem before Wednesday night's season opener because of the slogan.
"We are sorry that this happened," the Sixers said in a Friday statement. "After receiving feedback from our players, basketball operations staff and ownership group, we believe that the wrong decision was made, and Sevyn should have been welcomed to sing. We apologize to her, and in an effort to move the conversation forward, we have reached out to offer her an opportunity to return and perform at a game of her choice. We are waiting to hear back."
Streeter could not immediately be reached for comment.
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By DAN GELSTON, AP SPORTS WRITER PHILADELPHIA — Oct 28, 2016, 12:46 PM ET
The Philadelphia 76ers apologized Friday for canceling the national anthem performance of a singer wearing a "We Matter" jersey.
The 76ers backtracked from their original stance when they told R&B singer Sevyn Streeter she could not perform the anthem before Wednesday night's season opener because of the slogan.
"We are sorry that this happened," the Sixers said in a Friday statement. "After receiving feedback from our players, basketball operations staff and ownership group, we believe that the wrong decision was made, and Sevyn should have been welcomed to sing. We apologize to her, and in an effort to move the conversation forward, we have reached out to offer her an opportunity to return and perform at a game of her choice. We are waiting to hear back."
Streeter could not immediately be reached for comment.
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Read more: http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/76ers-apologize-canceling-matter-anthem-singer-43136492