The Los Angeles Dodgers are facing criticism from their Latino fanbase for inadequate support of immigrant communities amid rising anti-ICE sentiments. Colombian and Dominican American singer Nezza decided to perform the national anthem in Spanish as a form of protest during a game against the San Francisco Giants. Her viral performance, motivated by recent immigration raids, has sparked conversations about the Dodgers' role in supporting local communities. Nezza highlighted the historical context of the Spanish rendition of the anthem, emphasizing cultural representation.
Under President Franklin D. Roosevelt's 'Good Neighbor' foreign policy, the State Department called for submissions for a singable Spanish-language version of the national anthem to distribute in Latin America.
I just could not believe when she walked in and told me no. Nezza mentioned she initially asked the Dodgers about performing the anthem in a mix of English and Spanish.
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