Ledisi, who is a Grammy Award-winning singer cum songwriter, delivered her rendition of Lift Every Voice and Sing at the ...

Before 'The Star Spangled Banner' was the national anthem, 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' was the Black national anthem. This ...

The hymn was performed at this year's Super Bowl in New Orleans by the Louisiana-born singer Ledisi, sparking backlash from ...

In a striking white gown and backed by a New Orleans youth choir, The Root 100 honoree brought the house down with her out-of ...

"America only has ONE NATIONAL ANTHEM. Why is the NFL trying to divide ... performed 123 years ago (February 12, 1900). Happy Black History Month," she shared on social media at the time.

This year's Super Bowl featured R&B singer Ledisi performing the Black National Anthem, "Lift Every Voice and Sing." This ...

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 ...

Speaking last year, Democratic congressman Ritchie Torres said: ‘The Black National Anthem – “Lift Every Voice and Sing” – has been a part of our Nation’s history since the early 20th ...

Alongside Batiste is singer Ledisi, who will sing the Black national anthem ... Alicia Keys has the longest Super Bowl national anthem performed in history. The 17-time Grammy Award winner's ...

Victoria said with a bright smile. Now, she’s making history. Victoria is set to become the youngest African American ...

The idea of their being a Black national anthem shouldn't rub anyone the wrong way. The song "Lift Every Voice and Sing" was first performed in the year 1900 and officially adopted by the NAACP 17 ...