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What is the Black National Anthem? History explored as Lift Every Voice and Sing Super Bowl performance sparks social media frenzy
Ledisi, who is a Grammy Award-winning singer cum songwriter, delivered her rendition of Lift Every Voice and Sing at the Super Bowl today, sparking a frenzy on social media.
What is the Black national anthem and why is it sung before the Super Bowl?
Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing,” a song often called the Black national anthem, was sung before the Super Bowl for the fifth year in a row Sunday.
Did you hear the 'Black national anthem' during the Super Bowl? It's celebrating 125 years
Before 'The Star-Spangled Banner' was the national anthem, 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' was the Black national anthem. This year, it turns 125.
Super Bowl: Ledisi Performs “Lift Every Voice and Sing” With 125 New Orleans Students
She was joined during the pregame by youth choir members to perform the song, which is celebrating its 125th anniversary.
Ledisi wows with black National Anthem ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ at Super Bowl 2025
R&B vocalist Ledisi performed the black National Anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” ahead of the 2025 Super Bowl matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. The 52-year-old wore all white and was joined by 125 New Orleans high school students for the performance, in honor of the hymn’s 125th anniversary.
MAGA Fans Are Enraged By The Black National Anthem — But They're Missing This Glaring Point
Some right-wingers charged that the performance of "Lift Every Voice and Sing" ahead of the Super Bowl promoted "segregation."
MAGA Outraged by Super Bowl Black National Anthem Performance
The MAGA contingent and prominent right-wing commentators were outraged at the inclusion of the Black national anthem at the Super Bowl. Newsweek has reached out to a representative for the NFL outside of regular working hours via email for comment.
Ledisi sings Black National Anthem at Super Bowl LIX
Photo courtesy of Roland JackThis year's Super Bowl featured R&B singer Ledisi performing the Black National Anthem, "Lift Every Voice and Sing." This
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All about "Lift Every Voice and Sing," the Black national anthem sung by Ledisi at the 2025 Super Bowl
Lift Every Voice and Sing at the Super Bowl on the same date it was first publicly performed 123 years ago (February 12, 1900). Happy Black History Month," she shared on social media at ...
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Why ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ sparks debate — and what its author, who lived in Great Barrington, really intended
The performance of "Lift Every Voice and Sing" by Ledisi and a chorus of New Orleans students stirred audiences. It also ...
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Black National Anthem | Super Bowl | Who is singing, lyrics, history of ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Black National Anthem has become an important element for the National Football League and its diverse, vibrant communities. “Lift Every Voice and ...
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What does 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' mean?
"Lift Every Voice and Sing" is a hymn with lyrics written by James Weldon Johnson. The hymn is also known as "The Black National Anthem." According to the NAACP, where Johnson served as ...