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What is the Black National Anthem? History explored as Lift Every Voice and Sing Super Bowl performance sparks social media frenzy


Published on 2025-02-11 05:04:27 - MSN
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  • Ledisi, who is a Grammy Award-winning singer cum songwriter, delivered her rendition of Lift Every Voice and Sing at the Super Bowl today, sparking a frenzy on social media.

The article from MSN discusses the performance of "Lift Every Voice and Sing," often referred to as the Black National Anthem, at the Super Bowl, which sparked significant attention and discussion on social media. Written by James Weldon Johnson in 1900, the song was initially a poem celebrating Abraham Lincoln's birthday and was later set to music by Johnson's brother, John Rosamond Johnson. It has since become an anthem symbolizing the African American struggle for freedom and equality, gaining prominence during the Civil Rights Movement. The performance at the Super Bowl by Andra Day was part of a broader initiative to acknowledge and celebrate Black history and culture, especially during Black History Month. The event led to a mix of reactions online, with some praising the recognition of Black contributions to American culture, while others debated the appropriateness of performing it alongside traditional American anthems.

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