The National Football League (NFL) did not replace the U.S. national anthem with “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” a song known as the “Black national anthem,” contrary to some online posts.

In recent years, the NFL began incorporating “Lift Every Voice and Sing” to its regular pregame customs. In 2021, it officially became part of the Super Bowl. While the song’s history with ...

WASHINGTON — Grammy-winning musician Ledisi performed "Lift Every Voice and Sing" at the 2025 Super Bowl, delivering a powerful rendition of the song often referred to as the Black national anthem.

The National Football League (NFL) said it did not ban “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” a song referred to as the “Black national anthem,” from its games, contrary to what posts online say.