The NFL is doing its part to contribute to the current climate of racial divisiveness by once again featuring a rendition of the “Black National Anthem” at next month’s Super Bowl in Las Vegas.
When Sin City hosts its first Super Bowl at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, the song “Lift Every Voice and Sing” will be belted out by award-winning R&B singer Andra Day, the league announced on Thursday when it released its pregame lineup of entertainers.
Originally dubbed the “Negro National Anthem” by the NAACP in 1919, the song was “prominently used as a rallying cry during the Civil Rights Movement,” according to the organization. It has been featured at the last two Super Bowls.
“Peace & Blessings!!! Performing the Anthem at the SuperBowl yall! Grateful! Thank You God,” the artist wrote on X.
Peace & Blessings!!! Performing the Anthem at the SuperBowl yall! Grateful! Thank You God 🤗🙏🏾 💚
— Andra Day (@AndraDayMusic) January 18, 2024
See you on February 11th 🔥 @RocNation
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