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Sheryl Lee Ralph performs prior to Super Bowl LVII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona.

The Story of The Black National Anthem: The Song That Ruffled White People’s Feathers

By IBW21Editors' Choice

“Lift Every Voice and Sing” was performed at the super bowl for the first time this year. Here’s why it still resonates with Black Americans. By Jessica Washington, The Root…

February 18, 2023

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The Story of The Black National Anthem: The Song That Ruffled White People’s Feathers

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