According to young college aged activists, the official fight song of the University of Texas, is racist and problematic.
On Friday a small group of football players and athletes from University of Texas called on the school to rename several campus buildings, cancel and replace the traditional school fight song and donate moeny from the athletic department to Black Lives Matter organization.
A public letter was sent on behalf of the Longhorn "student athlete body" that says the football team will participate in all required team activities ahead of the upcoming season, but players would not aid in recruiting future players or participate in alumni events.
The unsigned letter was posted on the social media accounts of multiple Longhorns athletes.
The student athlete group said they were motivated to make changes on campus after the death of George Floyd.
AUSTIN, TX - FEBRUARY 23: Texas Longhorns players perform "The Eyes of Texas" prior to start of game against the Boise State Broncos on February 23, 2020 at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, TX. (Photo by John Rivera/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)