The Black National Anthem – “Lift Every Voice and Sing” – is a hymn written as a poem by then NAACP leader James Weldon ...

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 ...

The Emmy-winning actress and singer, 66, performed the hymn "Lift Every Voice and Sing" ahead of Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Before the Chiefs and the Eagles took ...

Patrick Surtain II has quickly made a name for himself as a game-changer in the Broncos secondary. He's also hoping to change the game when it comes to public education. Inspired by his father's ...

The Grammy winner, 39, sang the hymn “Lift Every Voice and Sing” ahead of Super Bowl LVII at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Before the Chiefs and the 49ers took the field, Day belted out the ...

Singer-songwriter and music producer Ledisi and American Sign Language translator Otis Jones perform "Lift Every Voice and Sing" at Super Bowl LIX. New Orleans Saints Walter Payton NFL Man of the ...

No one will judge you,” IN UNISON director and the evening’s conductor Kevin McBeth told the audience after the show’s opening performance of “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” “Although if ...

(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.

Each year, the NFL selects artists to sing the national anthem, as well as "America the Beautiful" and "Lift Every Voice and Sing." This year, the latter song — also known colloquially as the ...