Super Bowl, Black national anthem

What is the Black national anthem and why is it sung before the Super Bowl?
Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing,” a song often called the Black national anthem, was sung before the Super Bowl for the fifth year in a row Sunday.
What is the Black national anthem? What to know about the tradition, this year's singer
The tradition began during the first week of the 2020 season and eventually culminated with Alicia Keys' appearance at the 2021 Super Bowl.
‘Lift Every Voice And Sing’: Black National Anthem To Be Performed At Super Bowl In Front Of Trump
The NFL is set to feature the Black National Anthem at Super Bowl 59, causing backlash from conservatives who rage against diversity.
MAGA Fans Are Enraged By The Black National Anthem — But They're Missing This Glaring Point
Some right-wingers charged that the performance of "Lift Every Voice and Sing" ahead of the Super Bowl promoted "segregation."
MAGA Outraged by Super Bowl Black National Anthem Performance
The MAGA contingent and prominent right-wing commentators were outraged at the inclusion of the Black national anthem at the Super Bowl. Newsweek has reached out to a representative for the NFL outside of regular working hours via email for comment.
Did you hear the 'Black national anthem' during the Super Bowl? It's celebrating 125 years
Before 'The Star Spangled Banner' was the national anthem, 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' was the Black national anthem. This year, it turns 125
Ledisi sings Black National Anthem at Super Bowl LIX
Photo courtesy of Roland JackThis year's Super Bowl featured R&B singer Ledisi performing the Black National Anthem, "Lift Every Voice and Sing." This
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All about "Lift Every Voice and Sing," the Black national anthem sung by Ledisi at the 2025 Super Bowl
Singer Ledisi performed "Lift Every Voice and Sing," which is widely known as the Black national anthem, at the start of the 2025 Super Bowl on Sunday. "Lift Every Voice and Sing" has a short ...
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Ledisi sings Black National Anthem at Super Bowl 59
This year’s Super Bowl featured R&B singer Ledisi performing the Black National Anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” This tradition began in 2020 and has become an integral part of the NFL ...
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Black National Anthem to Be Performed in Front of Trump at Super Bowl
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