As such, it is appropriate to consider what the transition means for Black America, and how its musicians have interpreted the “Star Spangled Banner” during times of stress in our racial politics.

Banner’s remarks come at a time when other rappers have been voicing support for Donald Trump, who recently became the 47th President of the United States after a successful 2024 election campaign.

Banner authored the 2012 biography of Marilyn Monroe. USC “The Berks Conference was a beautiful one until it was soiled by Lois Banner’s hatefully racist comments,” Owens, who is black, tweeted.

Ronald Mitchell, co-owner, editor and publisher of the Bay State Banner noted how crucial it is for Black people to be able to tell their own stories and not have the message get lost. "It's really ...

The Bay State Banner, Boston's Black-owned urban community newspaper, is running a series on its website highlighting local Black artists. Editor and publisher of the newspaper Ronald Mitchell, along ...

Opinion Opinion - How Black musicians have reinterpreted ‘The Star Spangled Banner’ during times of change Roger House, opinion contributor Tue, January 7, 2025 at 9:30 AM PST 5 min read ...