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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On the other hand, seeing folks of all races coming together in Detroit to celebrate the Lions win yesterday, makes me think, that nothing else can bring people together like that.
I’d listen to the Pointer Sisters at the seventh inning stretch.
A country can have ONE national anthem one language, and one culture. Those who want their own, can GET OUT.
And eat a mayonnaise and banana sandwich..................
And of course in honor of the 100th anniversary of Lenin's death (1/21/1924), they should have someone sing "The Internationale."
I think the real ushers will be more entertaining.
Or “Imagine”.
David Allan Coe is performing The Ride as the White National Anthem.
https://www.irishtimes.com/news/how-an-archbishop-calculated-the-creation-1.378556
Imagine a White Independence Day, and a White National Anthem.
Where’s the Hispanic National Anthem, etc.?
I am kind of curious about the lyrics of this Black National Complaint, I mean Anthem.
Can’t wait to miss it.
Bummer! Just another Super (Toilet) Bowl I will not be watching. And neither should anyone else!
Other minorities may say “Okay, if that’s the game we are now playing, my ethic culture has it’s own anthem too, and our megaphones will be twice as loud as the black folks’ megaphone. So what if actual playing time has to be cut back some!
The right thing to do is for the non black players to take a knee during the black national anthem to protest the disproportionate violence and crime perpetuated against non blacks by the folks that the NFL is forcing them to celebrate
I traditionally use the Super Bowl as an opportunity to accomplish tasks which might otherwise entail competing with crowds of people. Shopping chores, mostly.
There will never be a better halftime show than the Rainout Live Show by Prince it was best ever.
I doubt there was anywhere in sub-saharan Africa in 1814 that had abolished slavery.
The last one I remember was the Rolling Stones. Their guitars were out of tune as usual.
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