Posted on 01/22/2024 7:57:47 AM PST by Red Badger
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.
“Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter, activist and acclaimed actress Andra Day will sing “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” Initially known for her 2016 Grammy-nominated behemoth, “Rise Up,” which amassed over 1 billion streams and an RIAA triple-platinum certification, Day has performed alongside numerous global artists and stars,” the league said in a press release.
Country music superstar Reba McEntire will sing the real national anthem the league also announced.
The featuring of alternate national anthems has been a matter of controversy and this year is no different with X users throwing a penalty flag on the NFL.
“Of course, in reality, the black national anthem is performed at every Super Bowl, because The Star-Spangled Banner is the anthem of ALL Americans. The effort to create a ‘black national anthem,’ and a ‘black Independence Day’ in Juneteenth, is part of a wider project to divide Americans up by race,” wrote conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.
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.
“Let’s get back to the days where Whitney Houston showed ALL Americans how to sing about and celebrate this country,” he added, sharing a video of the singer’s legendary rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” in 1991 during the buildup to the first Gulf War.
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Whitney Houston’s rendition was amazing!
And has never been topped.................
“One of the few singers who can turn a one syllable word into three syllables…”
When we first got to TN we went to a church service where the topic of the sermon was: SEE-un-ah In The CAY-um-pah.
I live in Ft. Walton Beach Right under Alabama. We get all our TV except ABC from Bama..................
I’m white and an OCD engineering major…
“The featuring of alternate national anthems “
There is ONE national anthem.
GO SOONERS
Yes! And if they win the Super Bowl these diverse groups will come together in unity to flip cars over and start the motor city afire! What a blessing is the NFL!
Do you mind if we dance witch your dates?
That’s clever!
LOL!
The only time the NFL should do the National Anthem would be on Veterans Day. Make it special. Otherwise, just get straight to the point by having the referee to do the coin flip.
I hope your wrong.
I was a kid in Michigan in 1968, when the Tigers won the WS, and I remember how it brought the city together after the riots of the previous year.
So, what about the “conspiracy theory” that the game is already set - San Fran vs Baltimore.
I had no trouble believing that the NFL is rigged.....one of the reasons I no longer watch it. Reality TV for beer drinkers.
It’s exactly that. A “conspiracy theory”..................nothing more..............
What a great Sunday.
I never watch football because I don’t like it. Big golf fan though, and can watch occasional baseball game.
That makes sense. Things are quite different now I fear. I was in the middle of the LA Riots back in the day. One is happy that the 2 n d amendment is still in play at such times. Lions are currently a 7-1 shot to win it all. 9ers are beatable. Purdy is prone to throw interceptions.
Bty, what is the Caucasian National Anthem ??
Asking for a friend.
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