Singer-songwriter and music producer Ledisi and American Sign Language translator Otis Jones perform "Lift Every Voice and Sing" at Super Bowl LIX. Watch Kendrick Lamar's full performance of the ...

2 days ago · For the last three years, "Lift Every Voice and Sing," often referred to as the Black national anthem, has been performed ahead of the Super Bowl and this year the song will once again be featured ...

1 day ago · “Lift Every Voice and Sing” was a hymn written as a poem by NAACP leader James Weldon Johnson in 1900, according to the organization. His brother, John Rosamond Johnson, composed the music for the lyrics.

2 days ago · Lift every voice and sing, Till earth and heaven ring, Ring with the harmonies of Liberty; Let our rejoicing rise High as the list’ning skies, Let it resound loud as the rolling sea.

The NFL is working with the James Weldon Johnson Foundation and the NAACP to share the historical significance of the song leading up to Kickoff weekend, where it will be featured before every...

2 days ago · Lift every voice and sing, Till earth and heaven ring, Ring with the harmonies of Liberty; Let our rejoicing rise High as the list'ning skies, Let it resound loud as the rolling sea.

Jan 21, 2025 · In recent years, the NFL began incorporating “Lift Every Voice and Sing” to its regular pregame customs. In 2021, it officially became part of the Super Bowl. While the song’s history...

Sep 6, 2024 · "Lift Every Voice and Sing," often referred to as the "Black national anthem," was also performed before kickoff. The performance came several minutes before the Star-Spangled Banner, which...

"Lift Every Voice and Sing" Performed by Andra Day at Super Bowl LVIIIWatch live local and primetime games, NFL RedZone, and NFL Network on Plus.NFL.comChec...

Oct 4, 2024 · The National Football League (NFL) said it did not ban “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” a song referred to as the “Black national anthem,” from its games, contrary to what posts online say.