However, the ‘Black National Anthem’ before the start of the match has drawn the attention and criticism of many. Also known ...

The Grammy winner, 39, sang the hymn “Lift Every Voice and Sing” ahead of Super Bowl ... which is commonly known as the Black national anthem and was originally written as a poem by NAACP ...

In 2020, the National Football League began instituting the performance of “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” commonly referred to as the Black National Anthem, ahead of its football contests and ...

Johnson said the ending lyrics of "Lift Every Voice and Sing" are key to understanding the difference between the usual national anthem and the Black national anthem, which she sang during an ...

Alicia Keys performed “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” which is widely recognized as the Black national anthem. Alicia Keys ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing.’ Both teams lined up in endzones #SBLV ...

Singer-songwriter and music producer Ledisi and American Sign Language translator Otis Jones perform "Lift Every Voice and Sing" at Super ... performs the national anthem ahead of Super Bowl ...

The Black National Anthem – “Lift Every Voice and Sing” – is a hymn written as a poem by then ... (1873-1954), wrote and composed the music and arrangements for the lyrics. Opinion American history ...

(Gray News) - R&B singer Ledisi led the opening of the 2025 Super Bowl with a jaw-dropping performance of “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” which is known for being the Black national anthem.

Emmy Award Winner Sheryl Lee Ralph, American Sign Language performer Justina Miles open Super Bowl LVII with "Lift Every Voice and Sing ... performs the national anthem ahead of Super Bowl ...