Before 'The Star-Spangled Banner' was the national anthem, 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' was the Black national anthem. This year, it turns 125.

Ledisi, who is a Grammy Award-winning singer cum songwriter, delivered her rendition of Lift Every Voice and Sing at the Super Bowl today, sparking a frenzy on social media.

Super Bowl, “Lift Every Voice and Sing” was performed by Ledisi as part of the pre-game ceremony ahead of the Feb. 9 game.

Grammy Award-winning artist Ledisi sings "Lift Every Voice and Sing," otherwise known as the Black national anthem, in her ...

Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing,” a song often called the Black national anthem, was sung before the Super Bowl for the fifth year ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Opera tenor Christopher Macchio will sing the national anthem at the President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration before a much smaller crowd than he was expecting ...

Who will sing the Black National Anthem at Super Bowl 59? In its news release, the NFL also confirmed that Ledisi will perform "Lift Every Voice and Sing," also known as the Black National Anthem.

Here's a look at 25 of the most enduring civil rights songs, from the song known as the Black National Anthem, "Lift Every Voice and Sing," and Billie Holiday's "Strange Fruit" to Lamar's "Alright." ...

Music’s biggest stage will also feature award-winning artists performing the national anthem, “America the Beautiful” and “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” the Black national anthem.

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President Donald Trump has chosen operatic tenor Christopher Macchio to sing the national anthem at his inauguration ceremony. This is a less well-known name than some of the artists who have ...

Here's what you need to know about who's singing the national anthem before Monday's national championship. R&B singer-songwriter and actress Coco Jones will perform "The Star-Spangled Banner ...