Why The ‘Black National Anthem’—Played At NFL Games And U.S. Open

“Lift Every Voice and Sing,” a hymn written by former NAACP leader James Weldon Johnson in 1900, calls for the liberation of Black Americans and is widely known as the “Black National Anthem,” but its recent inclusion in sporting events is angering critics who have accused the song of dividing…#lifteveryvoice #naacp #jamesweldonjohnson #blackamericans #blacknationalanthem #kansascityboys #choir #kansascity #kansascitychiefs #detroitlionsnfl

Source: Reuters: Health - September 11, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news