Mariachi band's national anthem performance sparks social media debate

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 30 Sept, 02:55 · Archive

A mariachi band performed the US national anthem before an NFL game in Chicago on Monday Night Football.

Grammy-nominated Mariachi Herencia de Mexico performed the national anthem before the Chicago Bears and Philadelphia Eagles game on ESPN. The performance sparked debate on social media, with Fox News reporting that racism charges were levied in response.

How it is being reported

• Mariachi band's national anthem at Bears vs. Eagles game ignites racism debate and US Senator responseA mariachi band's national anthem before the Chicago Bears and Philadelphia Eagles game ignited a heated social media debate and racism charges.Fox News · 30 Sept, 00:48
• NFL fans fume as Mexican Mariachi band perform national anthem ahead of Monday Night Football showdownAhead of kickoff in Chicago, the Grammy-nominated Mariachi Herencia de Mexico were given the stage to perform the US national anthem live on ESPN in front of the nation.Daily Mail Sport · 29 Sept, 01:22

In this story: Mariachi Herencia de Mexico · Chicago Bears · Philadelphia Eagles · ESPN · Chicago

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