A History Of The Newly Resurgent ‘black National Anthem’

Andrew R. Chow, Time: Entertainment
Mon, 07/13/2020 - 7:29pm

When the National Football League kicks off its season on Sept. 10, it will do so with a song that is unknown to some Americans and essential to others. “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” otherwise known as the Black national anthem, was introduced to many by Beyoncé when she sang it at Coachella two years ago.

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