Black National Anthem

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The African American flag
February 14, 2024
James Weldon Johnson’s lyrics to "Lift Every Voice and Sing" have no meaning when sung by white people who can’t…
February 12, 2024
Rep. Matt Gaetz is being slammed for controversial remarks he made ahead of R&B singer Andra Day’s Super Bowl performance.
Lift Every Voice and Sing, Black National Anthem, theGrio.com
September 13, 2023
America was so close to achieving racial equality, justice and national unity. Then, the NFL and Black people ruined it…
28th Annual Critics Choice Awards - Arrivals
January 24, 2023
Award-winning actress-singer Sheryl Lee Ralph will perform "Lift Every Voice and Sing" at Super Bowl LVII before kickoff.
Bill Maher thegrio.com
September 25, 2021
Bill Maher decried the NFL’s new practice of playing the Black National Anthem as well as the Star-Spangled Banner before…
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September 9, 2021
During a recent episode of her SiriusXM podcast, Megyn Kelly lashed out at the NFL for addressing racial justice issues.
July 17, 2021
The National Football League will play the Black National Anthem, Lift Every Voice and Sing, before each game in the…
July 6, 2021
Prior to singing, Williams — who became our nation's first Black Miss America in 1984 — said she was "filled…
July 3, 2020
NFL fans are upset that the Black national anthem 'Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing' may be played before a preseaon…
NFL players test positive for coronavirus thegrio.com
July 2, 2020
'Lift Every Voice and Sing' will reportedly be played or performed live before each game in Week 1 of the…
Anthem NASCAR Wes Byrd theGrio.com
June 29, 2020
NASCAR continues its goal to make the sport more inclusive. With the help of the community, the sport is moving