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PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia 76ers apologized Friday for canceling the national anthem performance of a singer wearing a We Matter jersey.The 76ers backtracked from their original stance when they told R&B singer Sevyn Streeter she could not perform the anthem before Wednesday nights season opener because of the shirts slogan.We are sorry that this happened, the Sixers said in a Friday statement. After receiving feedback from our players, basketball operations staff and ownership group, we believe that the wrong decision was made, and Sevyn should have been welcomed to sing. We apologize to her, and in an effort to move the conversation forward, we have reached out to offer her an opportunity to return and perform at a game of her choice. We are waiting to hear back.A person familiar with the decision to invite Streeter back said she would be allowed to wear her We Matter jersey if she decided to sing. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Friday because the Sixers had not announced the detail publicly.Streeter could not immediately be reached for comment.Streeter said in an interview with The Associated Press late Wednesday she was told she would not sing just minutes before her performance.Id say two minutes before we were about to walk out ... the organization told me that I could not wear my shirt while singing the national anthem at their game, the R&B singer said by phone. I was never given any kind of dress code. I was never asked beforehand to show my wardrobe.The Sixers players met Thursday and were considering whether to respond to Streeters cancellation.Everybody expressed their emotions about it, forward Robert Covington said. We want to take steps about it. We just dont know exactly what steps we want to take. We talked about a lot of different things.The Sixers play at home Saturday against Atlanta. Adidas Superstar Gold Australia . 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Plus, there are more vegan-friendly products on the market these days.Biscay shared with us one of the meat-free meals that keeps her going between smashfests.Day and time: This is a regular favorite for dinner, then leftovers for second breakfast or lunch the next day.Place: At my house in Tucson, ArizonaWhat Im eating: Gluten-free vegan pesto pasta with chickpeasWhose recipe: I made it up! On that note, I dont measure anything, so the amounts of all of the things in my recipe vary. IIf I have two cans of chickpeas, I use them; and I if just have one, then thats what it is.ddddddddddddIts perfect for someone like me, as it is impossible to screw up no matter how much or little of each item you include!Why Im eating it: I try to eat lots and lots of nutritionally dense food that doesnt come from animals. This meal is simple and quick and includes two of my favorites: garbanzos and pine nuts.The recipe:IngredientsBrown rice or quinoa pasta Fresh spinach and/or kale Red onion Chickpeas Pinenuts Vegan pesto Olive oil SaltWhile cooking the pasta, I brown the chickpeas in a frying pan with olive oil. Then I set those aside.I can use the same pan to saute the onion (usually about half an onion) and add spinach and/or kale. I salt and saute lightly, then set aside too.And finally I toast the pine nuts on medium heat. Watch these closely as they brown quickly!When the pasta is all cooked, I mix in the chickpeas and greens. The pine nuts go on top. Easy peasy. ' ' '