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Sevyn Streeter Performs National Anthem in ‘We Matter’ Shirt

by Associated PressDecember 17, 2016January 25, 2022

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Sevyn Streeter performed the national anthem wearing a “We Matter” jersey before the Philadelphia 76ers’ game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night. Sevyn Streeter sings […]

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Sevyn Streeter Set to Sing Anthem at 76ers Game on Dec. 16

by Associated PressNovember 5, 2016January 25, 2022

NEW YORK (AP) — Sevyn Streeter and the Philadelphia 76ers have decided on a date for the singer to come back and perform the national anthem after the team didn’t […]

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76ers Apologize for Canceling ‘We Matter’ Anthem Singer

by Associated PressOctober 29, 2016January 25, 2022

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers apologized Friday for canceling the national anthem performance of a singer wearing a “We Matter” jersey. This photo provided by Atlantic Records shows Sevyn […]

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76ers Players May Respond in Wake of National Anthem Flap

by Associated PressOctober 27, 2016January 25, 2022

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers held a team meeting Thursday and may take action in the wake of the organization’s decision to cancel the national anthem performance by a […]

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76ers Anthem Singer Says ‘We Matter’ Shirt Got Her the Boot

by Associated PressOctober 27, 2016January 25, 2022

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers national anthem singer Sevyn Streeter said she was told by the team she could not perform because of her “We Matter” jersey. This photo provided […]

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Anthem Singer at Heat-76ers Game Kneels During Performance

by Tim ReynoldsOctober 22, 2016January 25, 2022

MIAMI (AP) — A woman performing the national anthem before an NBA preseason game in Miami did so while kneeling at midcourt. Denasia Lawrence opened her jacket just before she […]

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