At the time, the NFL committed to singing the Black national anthem before the "Star Spangled Banner" ahead of every NFL game during Week 1 of that season. The NFL also announced it would commit $ ...

The hymn was performed at this year's Super Bowl in New Orleans by the Louisiana-born singer Ledisi, sparking backlash from prominent right-wing commentators and MAGA, including Charlie Kirk and the ...

Now that we know the history of the anthem, let’s dig into the controversy. The NFL has chosen to include the “Black National Anthem” along with the United States Anthem at each Super Bowl ...

Calling the song the Black national anthem has led to some controversy. "America only has ONE NATIONAL ANTHEM. Why is the NFL trying to divide us by playing multiple!? Do football, not wokeness," Rep.

The Black National Anthem is sung in churches, schools, and communities around the country, and this will mark the fifth year the song will be sung at the NFL’s biggest night. Powerful ...

This inclusion by the NFL signifies a step towards acknowledging racial history and promoting diversity, amid mixed reactions from fans and social media. What is the black national anthem being ...

The NFL has yet again decided to desecrate the sacred American sport of football, a sport that has united Americans for decades, by playing the divisive Black national anthem before the Super Bowl.

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 ...

But instead of using the occasion to bring us together, the NFL has chosen to highlight what separates us. Some will argue that acknowledging the Black national anthem does not take away from the ...

The inclusion of the Black national anthem, along with "The Star Spangled Banner" and "America The Beautiful," has been met with both praise and criticism. The NFL began having a singer perform ...

But the tradition continues nonetheless. Let's take a closer look at the Black national anthem: The NFL began having a singer perform "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing" before the Super Bowl in 2020 ...

Let's take a closer look at the Black national anthem: Get top local stories in Connecticut delivered to you every morning. Sign up for NBC Connecticut's News Headlines newsletter. The NFL began ...