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entertainment1 year ago•5 min saved

"Andra Day to Perform 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' at 2024 Super Bowl: How to Watch for Free"

Singer Andra Day is set to perform "Lift Every Voice and Sing," known as the Black national anthem, at the start of the 2024 Super Bowl. The song, written by James Weldon Johnson in 1900, has been associated with the Civil Rights Movement and has sparked some controversy. Andra Day will join other performers such as Reba McEntire and Post Malone for pregame performances, and the event will also feature an American Sign Language performance of the song.

via CBS News|

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culture2 years ago•4 min saved

The Origins of "Lift Every Voice and Sing": A Brief History

Lift Every Voice and Sing, originally written as a tribute to Abraham Lincoln, has become the US black national anthem and a symbol of hope for marginalized people around the world. Written in 1900 by scholar and poet James Weldon Johnson, the song speaks to the enduring faith and resilience of black Americans against racial oppression in the United States. The song has been covered and remixed by various artists and was recently sung at the Super Bowl by Sheryl Lee Ralph. Its message endures and will continue to live on for as long as we sing.

via BBC|

#african-american-history #black-national-anthem #culture