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Entertainment
July 7, 2021
Michael Jackson’s backup singer Judith Hill trends after soulful rendition of national anthem
During the NBA Finals, Hill — who also sang with Prince — found herself trending on Twitter after singing "The…
Sports
June 27, 2021
As anthem plays during Olympic trials medaling, Gwen Berry makes a stand
While receiving a bronze medal for hammer throwing in the qualifiers in Oregon, Berry did not expect the U.S. national…
News
June 26, 2020
Activists call for ‘Star Spangled Banner’ to be replaced as national anthem
The first verse of the poem has become the national anthem of America, but scholars and activists are asking for…
News
November 10, 2017
NAACP slams national anthem as ‘racist’ and ‘anti-black’
Civil Rights group says 'Star Spangled Banner' is about killing of slaves
News
August 28, 2017
49ers safety Eric Reid says he will resume anthem protest
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — San Francisco 49ers strong safety Eric Reid has resumed his kneeling protest for human rights during the…
Entertainment
November 25, 2016
Aretha Franklin’s very long rendition of National Anthem goes viral
On Thanksgiving Day, Aretha Franklin pulled out a version of the national anthem that was more of a church spiritual…
News
September 22, 2016
Laila Ali says Colin Kaepernick is starting a conversation that some people ‘don’t want to have’
World champion boxer Laila Ali has a lot to say on Colin Kaepernick, her father's legacy and Black Lives Matter...
Video
September 20, 2016
Justice For All? Colin Kaepernick, Terence Crutcher and Why We Protest
When 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick began sitting down during the national anthem in the NFL preseason, few noticed. It wasn’t
Entertainment
September 14, 2016
Nate Parker says Colin Kaepernick’s protest is a form of resistance in the spirit of Nat Turner
TheGrio.com's Jon Kelley caught up with director and actor Nate Parker to discuss the major themes of his upcoming film…
News
September 5, 2016
Soccer star Megan Rapinoe kneels during national anthem, supports Colin Kaepernick
CHICAGO (AP) — U.S. soccer star Megan Rapinoe knelt during the national anthem Sunday night before the Seattle Reign's game…
News
September 5, 2016
President Obama says Colin Kaepernick ‘exercising his constitutional right’ to protest
HANGZHOU, China (AP) — President Barack Obama says the NFL quarterback who is refusing to stand for the national anthem…
Entertainment
May 5, 2015
Jamie Foxx explains why his anthem was a 'little off,' impersonates Floyd Mayweather
theGRIO REPORT - Jamie Foxx has seen the tweets, memes and screams concerning his rendition of the national anthem at…
Lifestyle
November 28, 2014
Quintavious Johnson, 12, slays National Anthem on Thanksgiving
theGRIO REPORT - Ladies and Gentlemen, Quintavious Johnson. The 12-year-old former contestant on America's Got Talent slayed the National Anthem…
Music
January 13, 2014
Jesse McGuire trumpet version of National Anthem a hit at Panthers-49ers playoff game
VIDEO - We're suckers for an original and risky interpretation of the National Anthem, and Jesse McGuire's trumpet playing certainly…
Entertainment
October 22, 2013
Mary J. Blige to sing anthem before World Series opener
BOSTON (AP) — Nine-time Grammy Award winner Mary J. Blige will sing the national anthem before Game 1 of the…
Entertainment
January 31, 2013
Beyoncé sings National Anthem live before press, asks 'any questions?'
theGRIO REPORT - Beyoncé proved that she can indeed sing 'The Star Spangled Banner' live today...
Entertainment
January 31, 2013
Beyoncé to finally face media over inauguration
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Beyonce is expected to face the media Thursday as she previews her halftime performance at the…
Music
January 24, 2013
Beyoncé’s lip-syncing scandal adds extra burden on Super Bowl performance
theGRIO REPORT - For the past three days, Beyoncé has dominated the headlines for allegedly lip-syncing the 'Star Spangled Banner'…
Music
January 23, 2013
Beyoncé's national anthem scandal: Why all the outrage?
NBC NEWS - Beyonce, one of pop music's most beloved stars, is accused of lip-synching and America is fuming...
Entertainment
January 23, 2013
Aretha Franklin reacts to Beyoncé lip sync scandal with laughter
theGRIO REPORT - While the 'Single Ladies' singer has yet to address the allegations, the Queen of Soul -- Aretha…
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