Black National Anthem
Milwaukee choir stokes controversy with black national anthem performance at 2025 NFL draft
The 2025 NFL Draft kicked off in Green Bay with a performance of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” by a Milwaukee choir, the James Weldon Johnson Foundation’s “National Hymn Choir”. The choral rendition, backed by a solo pianist, stirred strong reactions online, with some fans voicing frustration over the inclusion of the song, often referred…
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Ledisi gears up to perform ‘Black national anthem’ at 2025 Super Bowl
American singer and songwriter Ledisi, born Ledisi Anibade Young, is set to perform “Lift...
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White fans threaten NFL boycott over ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ performance, face backlash
The decision by some fans, mostly White, to boycott the National Football League (NFL) has...
