‘What’s More Divisive?’: Singing of ‘Black National Anthem’ Before Super Bowl Sparks Praise, Backlash
The NFL featured the singing of the so-called “black national anthem” to kick off the Super Bowl, and social media wokesters have thoughts.

The NFL featured the singing of the so-called “black national anthem” to kick off the Super Bowl, and social media wokesters have thoughts.
This year’s Super Bowl will feature the singing of Lift Every Voice and Sing, otherwise known as the black national anthem, before the start of this year’s game.
NBA star Isiah Thomas blasted the NFL for playing the so-called “black national anthem” because it is “emphasizing our separateness.”
Civics platform Kidizenship is urging children aged 8-18 to join its contest by writing and singing their own national anthem.
According to a report, the National Football League is preparing to roll out even more social justice messaging in the 2021 season and will also make the “black national anthem” a prominent part of all major league events.
Super Bowl 55 kicked off Sunday with recording artist Alicia Keys crooning the so-called black national anthem, “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing.”
The Michigan Electoral College meeting began Monday with a rendition of the “black national anthem.”
On Sunday, the Baltimore Ravens all but two players stood during the “black national anthem,” but most either took a knee or sat down as the American national anthem was played.
Madison Cawthorn, the Republican candidate for North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District, drew attention to members of the progressive left, including athletes, refusing to stand for the country and flag, rising from his wheelchair and promising to always stand for the United States of America in a recent ad.
Calling it “asinine,” Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz took a swipe at the NFL’s plans to air the “black national anthem” before its season opening games.
Former NFL player and GOP candidate for Congress in Utah Burgess Owens, blasted the National Football League for its decision to air the “black national anthem” before season opening games this season.
The NFL reportedly plans to play a song titled, Lift Ev’ry Voice And Sing, also known as the Black National Anthem, prior to every season opening game this year.