Black National Anthem at Super Bowl LVIII Sparks Controversy

Grammy-winning Singer Andra Day to Perform 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' for the Third Consecutive Year

Super Bowl LVIII will feature a performance of 'Lift Every Voice and Sing', known as the Black national anthem, by Grammy-winning R&B singer Andra Day.
This will be the third consecutive Super Bowl where the Black national anthem is played alongside 'The Star-Spangled Banner'.
The decision by the NFL has stirred controversy and debate on social media, with critics arguing it further divides an already divided America.
The NFL began playing the Black national anthem in the 2020 season following the death of George Floyd.
The NAACP began to promote 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' as the Black national anthem in 1917.