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2021 NBA Finals - Game One
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…
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…
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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…
November 10, 2017

NAACP slams national anthem as ‘racist’ and ‘anti-black’

Civil Rights group says 'Star Spangled Banner' is about killing of slaves
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…
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…
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...
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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...
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…
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'…
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...
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…