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Yankees, Flyers cut ties with ‘God Bless America’ singer Kate Smith over racism accusations

The Philadelphia Flyers have removed a statue of late singer Kate Smith outside NHL team’s arena, two days after covering it amid allegations of racism against the 1930s star with a popular recording of “God Bless America.” On Friday, the Flyers said Smith’s “God Bless America” recording had been removed from their library, following baseball’s New York Yankees.

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