On this day 125 years ago the Black National Anthem was first performed, written by James Weldon Johnson and with music ...
Some right-wingers charged that the performance of "Lift Every Voice and Sing" ahead of the Super Bowl promoted "segregation.
Jon Batiste, the 38-year-old multi-talented musician, made his Super Bowl debut by performing the national anthem at the 2025 ...
Before 'The Star Spangled Banner' was the national anthem, 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' was the Black national anthem. This ...
Photo courtesy of Roland JackThis year's Super Bowl featured R&B singer Ledisi performing the Black National Anthem, "Lift ...
The hymn was performed at this year's Super Bowl in New Orleans by the Louisiana-born singer Ledisi, sparking backlash from prominent right-wing commentators and MAGA, including Charlie Kirk and the ...
The Black national anthem “Lift Every Voice and Sing” has sparked social media-fueled backlash in the lead-up to Sunday’s ...
The NFL is set to feature the Black National Anthem at Super Bowl 59, causing backlash from conservatives who rage against ...
Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing,” a song often called the Black national anthem, was sung before the Super Bowl for the fifth year ...
"Lift Every Voice and Sing" delivering a powerful rendition NAACP ...
R&B vocalist Ledisi performed the black National Anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” ahead of the 2025 Super Bowl matchup ...
In just a few hours the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will take the field for Super Bowl LIX. The two teams ...