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.
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
Who is singing the Black national anthem at Super Bowl 59? What to know about Ledisi
Here's what to know about Ledisi, the Grammy award-winning singer who will sing the Black national anthem at Super Bowl 59:
Super Bowl LIX Black national anthem performance creates social media frenzy
Grammy Award-winning artist Ledisi sings "Lift Every Voice and Sing," otherwise known as the Black national anthem, in her home city before Super Bowl LIX.
Ledisi wows with black National Anthem ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ at Super Bowl 2025
R&B vocalist Ledisi performed the black National Anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” ahead of the 2025 Super Bowl matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. The 52-year-old wore all white and was joined by 125 New Orleans high school students for the performance, in honor of the hymn’s 125th anniversary.
Black National Anthem to Be Performed in Front of Trump at Super Bowl
The inclusion of the Black national anthem at last year's Super Bowl made Donald Trump's supporters and allies furious.
Conservatives Bothered By Black National Anthem’s Inclusion At Super Bowl LIX
Though it's been performed for years, conservatives got worked into lather Sunday over Ledisi's performance of 'Lift Every Voice and Sing.'
Super Bowl 2025: 'Black national anthem' to be sung by Ledisi
A song often referred to as the Black national anthem, "Lift Every Voice and Sing," will be performed by local artist Ledisi at Sunday's Super Bowl in New Orleans, the fifth year it has featured in the National Football League championship game.
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
Here's who is singing the Black National Anthem at the Super Bowl this Sunday
Ledisi, a Grammy-winning jazz and soul artist who was born in New Orleans and spent much of her childhood growing up there, is slated to perform "Lift Every Voice and Sing," known popularly as the Black National Anthem.
‘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 ...
Why some are lashing out at the Super Bowl’s pregame ceremony
The Black national anthem “Lift Every Voice and Sing” has sparked social media-fueled backlash in the lead-up to Sunday’s ...