NFL fans took to social media to voice their criticism toward the performance of “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” also known as the “Black National Anthem,” before the commencement of Super Bowl LIX. The NFL began playing the song as a separate anthem before the Star Spangled Banner in the wake of George Floyd’s death in 2020, amid racial tensions nationwide. For years, the performance of the “Black National Anthem” has sparked criticism from some …
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