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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Only one, please. Doesn’t matter to me. I won’t be watching the NFL or the Super Bowl anymore.
Yes! It's called "The Star-Spangled Banner."
Only the radical, treasonous, racist, woketardian leftists want a separate "Black National Anthem."
I'm thinking of tuning in to the Conference finals at the half-time break to get caught up, and watch just the second half. Cynical, I know...
Oh, and I stopped watching the Super Bowl half-time “show” over 20 years ago...
THANK YOU!
I’m so glad I gave up on the national felon league.
My thoughts exactly.
Neither will I.
that it is a national anthem is a lie
I’ll do some cardio and yoga.
And don't forget to stock up on mayonnaise and bundt cake.
Well said.
I don’t care what the NFL does anymore. I don’t follow football, don’t watch much anymore, and don’t care to know the news about NFL players/teams. I tune in for playoffs here and there and only if I have nothing else to do.
I see I am missing nothing.
Another thing that used to be fun about the Super Bowl was the commercials. It was like a contest to see who could present the most clever and creative ads.
Now, I imagine most of them feature black people or mixed-race couples and the objective is to shove that in everyone’s faces. Creativity no longer matters.
Liberals ruin everything.
The Asian-American National Anthem
Black National Anthem??? Isn’t that racist? How about coming up with and singing a White National Anthem?
To be super duper white you should also purchase a Navy blazer from Ralph Lauren.
Consider it done.
Since we have to decide, I guess I will just go for the team with a white QB then.
Encouraging racism and division…way to go woke nfl…fo
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