Images courtesy Library of Congress . Adelle M. Banks. June 18, 2025 ... “‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ remains one of the most powerful symbols of the Civil Rights Movement,” he said.

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 ...

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.

R&B vocalist Ledisi performed the black National Anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” ahead of the 2025 Super Bowl matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday ...

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 ...

Mary Mary performed the song from outside SoFi stadium the next year at Super Bowl LVI and last year, Andra Day performed "Lift Every Voice and Sing" ahead of the 2024 championship game.

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.

Getty Images. Ledisi gave a soul-stirring and impassioned performance of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” during the pregame ceremony at the Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans on Sunday.

Singer-songwriter and music producer Ledisi and American Sign Language translator Otis Jones perform "Lift Every Voice and Sing" at Super Bowl LIX. Skip to main content. Advertising.

In 2021, the NFL began to include “Lift Every Voice and Sing” with the Super Bowl pregame. Alicia Keys, Mary Mary and Andra Day have previously performed the song for the Big Game.

Let the rejoicing rise. R&B vocalist Ledisi performed the black National Anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” ahead of the ...

In recent years, the NFL began incorporating “Lift Every Voice and Sing” to its regular pregame customs. In 2021, it ...