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.

As the 2025 Super Bowl begins, Ledisi took the field to sing "Lift Every Voice and Sing," widely known as the Black national anthem. Here's what to know about the song.

Andra Day’s performance of “Lift Every Voice And Sing” ahead of the LVIII Super Bowl left fans roaring in awe of the Golden Globe winner. While there was no doubt that those in attendance at ...

Controversy has arisen again regarding the upcoming performance of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” that is scheduled for Super Bowl 58. During last year's game, ...

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.

From its beginnings as a birthday tribute to Abraham Lincoln sung in 1900 by 500 black schoolchildren in segregated Florida, “Lift Every Voice and Sing” has evolved into the unofficial black ...

Since 2021, pregame ceremonies for football’s biggest night have included a performance of “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” a hymn penned in 1899 by James Weldon Johnson. Mr. Johnson was a civil rights ...

Lift every voice and sing, Till earth and heaven ring, Ring with the harmonies of Liberty; Let our rejoicing rise High as the list'ning skies, Let it resound loud as the rolling sea.

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.

Several performances will be held before the massive matchup, including "Lift Every Voice and Sing." Grammy award-winning singer and songwriter Ledisi will perform the song on the field.

The Kansas City Chiefs will host the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl 58, and for the fourth time in five years, the Chiefs will be looking to take home a trophy from one of the biggest events in ...