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Swing Low, Sweet Chariot lyrics and meaning: History of England rugby anthem at the centre of a racism debate
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I used to enjoy singing 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot' – but when I found out what it meant, I felt sick | The Independent | The Independent
Why is 'Swing Low Sweet Chariot' now considered offensive? Are all songs of the 'negro spiritual' genre now considered offensive? Is it proposed that such songs be removed from songbooks and hymnals? -
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Swing Low, Sweet Chariot meaning: What's the history of the song and why is it under review? | London Evening Standard | Evening Standard
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Swing Low, Sweet Chariot makes me feel uncomfortable, says Maro Itoje | England rugby union team | The Guardian
![Make singing Swing Low Sweet Chariot a way to foster racial equality, says Sir Clive Woodward | Daily Mail Online Make singing Swing Low Sweet Chariot a way to foster racial equality, says Sir Clive Woodward | Daily Mail Online](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/06/19/20/29831458-0-image-a-8_1592594354038.jpg)
Make singing Swing Low Sweet Chariot a way to foster racial equality, says Sir Clive Woodward | Daily Mail Online
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England star Maro Itoje opens up on racism as he calls for rugby to be 'more open to all' | Daily Mail Online
![Trevor Phillips slams plan to cancel England rugby anthem 'made popular by African American singers' | Daily Mail Online Trevor Phillips slams plan to cancel England rugby anthem 'made popular by African American singers' | Daily Mail Online](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/06/19/10/29811854-8439301-image-m-8_1592558175214.jpg)
Trevor Phillips slams plan to cancel England rugby anthem 'made popular by African American singers' | Daily Mail Online
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![Former Wales player Glenn Webbe slams proposals to ban England's 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot' song - Wales Online Former Wales player Glenn Webbe slams proposals to ban England's 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot' song - Wales Online](https://i2-prod.walesonline.co.uk/incoming/article17027469.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200c/2_rbp_mai280918webbe2161JPG.jpg)
Former Wales player Glenn Webbe slams proposals to ban England's 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot' song - Wales Online
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Swing Low Sweet Chariot meaning and lyrics: Is the England rugby song linked to slavery? | The Independent | The Independent
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