The Rugby Football Union has announced a review into the historical context of its anthem Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, due to its links to slavery and its regular presence at England internationals. The ...

In recent years, reports of historically black colleges (HBCs) struggling to stay afloat have become commonplace. Concerning as these reports are, the phenomenon is not new. In 1871, just five years ...

The Rugby Football Union has announced it will not be banning the singing of ‘Swing Low, Sweet Chariot’ at England rugby matches. The RFU began a review into the “historical context” of the popular ...

England’s Rugby Football Union (RFU) has decided not to ban fans from chanting a slave-era song – “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” – during matches but will “proactively educate” on its history. The “Swing ...

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson came out Friday in favor of England rugby fans singing “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” at a time when the historical context of the song is being reviewed ...

The Black Lives Matter movement has prompted thought and discussion about institutionalised behaviours and racism that still exist. It has also triggered a wide-reaching review at England Rugby. The ...

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Swing Low, Sweet Chariot could clearly be heard while Martin "Chariots" Offiah played at the Middlesex Sevens in 1987 The mystery behind why Swing Low, Sweet Chariot was first sung at the home of ...

English rugby’s anthem Swing Low, Sweet Chariot has caused great controversy due to its links to slavery and has been regularly heard at the Rugby World Cup in France. The anthem has very different ...