Some right-wingers charged that the performance of "Lift Every Voice and Sing" ahead of the Super Bowl promoted "segregation.

Before 'The Star Spangled Banner' was the national anthem, 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' was the Black national anthem. This ...

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On this day 125 years ago the Black National Anthem was first performed, written by James Weldon Johnson and with music ...

Super Bowl 59 will be held Sunday, Feb. 9. And while the game between the Eagles and Chiefs figures to be a good one, the ...

Brooks performed the song without a hitch with actress Marlee Matlin at his side interpreting the lyrics in American sign language. But ever since then, the NFL has required all artists performing the ...

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The United States' national anthem is one of the most difficult songs to sing, but being invited to perform it is an honor. Hey, no pressure.

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WASHINGTON — Grammy-winning musician Ledisi performed "Lift Every Voice and Sing" at the 2025 Super Bowl, delivering a powerful rendition of the song often referred to as the Black national anthem.