Everything to Know About ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing,’ Performed Annually at the Super Bowl
Booker T. Washington endorsed “Lift Every Voice and Sing” in 1905, and it became the official song of the NAACP in 1919. The NFL’s Executive Vice President of Football Operations, Troy Vincent, wrote about the song in a 2020 blog on the NFL Operations website:
Super Bowl 2025: Who is performing 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' at Super Bowl LIX ahead of Chiefs vs. Eagles
For the last three years, "Lift Every Voice and Sing," often referred to as the Black national anthem, has been performed ahead of the Super Bowl and this year the song will once again be featured in the pregame performances.
Who is singing the black national anthem at the Super Bowl 59 and why is it controversial?
The Super Bowl this year features the Kansas City Chiefs against the Philadelphia Eagles on February 9, with Ledisi performing 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' as the Black national anthem, sparking debates.
Who is performing at the Super Bowl 2025 pregame show? National Anthem and more
Who will sing the national anthem before Super Bowl 59? Will the Black national anthem be performed? What about "America the Beautiful"? What to know.
With Donald Trump there, will the Black National Anthem be performed at Super Bowl LIX?
Diversity, equity and inclusion efforts have been under attack since President Donald Trump returned to power, but it looks like the NFL won’t be caving in at least one area on Super Bowl Sunday. Trump is reportedly slated to attend,
Who Is Ledisi? Fun Facts About the 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' Performer at Super Bowl LIX
Super Bowl LIX is obviously about the high-stakes matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs. But it’s also about much, much more. The Super Bowl is a sporting event, sure. However,
Who Is Performing The Black National Anthem At Super Bowl 59? All You Need To Know About Ledisi Anibade Young
Grammy winner Ledisi will perform the Black National Anthem at Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans. Get to know more about her career and impact.
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Conservatives Are Threatening To Boycott Super Bowl Over This Black Source of Pride?
Conservative NFL fans are demanding a Super Bowl boycott after they discovered that the “Black National Anthem” will be ...
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Claremont Opera House to host free theatrical production ‘Lift Every Voice’
The Claremont Opera House will host “Lift Every Voice,” a live theatrical performance by Bright Star Children’s Theatre, on ...