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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Are they going to kneel during America’s National Anthem or just spit on the flag?
Will the halftime show feature rap singers again?
I still don’t understand the symbolism of rapper 50 Cent swinging upside down on pull-up bars.
Some guy named Usher is the halftime “Entertainment”.
In fairness, shouldn’t there be a White National Anthem too? And a Native American one, an Asian-American one, Americans Of Eastern European Extraction one, etc?
If my team is not in, I’m not watching. Just how are the Texas State Armadillos doing this season?!
And Gospel is Gospel...
That was their trial balloon.
Reba McIntyre
One of the few singers who can turn a one syllable word into three syllables…
If blacks must have a separate national anthem, they should move to a separate nation in which to sing their black national anthem.
“white national anthem…”
The National Association for the Advancement of White People (NAAWP) is looking into it.
I prefer having some strong baritone singer leading the entire crowd in singing the National Anthem with a color guard on the field.
This should be the way it is done at every public event. It will lend itself well to Trump’s endeavor to bringing patriotism back into the mainstream of life.
what about the chinese national anthem, and the somali anthem??
I have 8 kids …none have ever watched one minute of an NFL game.
I wonder how many Freepers will be throwing back on SBS. “Give them bread and …”
Huh, what is this a money saver? Same guy that helps you find your seats will be performing?
I will spend Super Bowl Sunday being white.
I’ll do some cardio and yoga.
I’ll go home and cook unseasoned chicken.
I will then sip Earl Grey and read a hardcover book.
Last, I will purchase khaki pants from Old Navy.
where is the progression/regression curve with these changes? Does it end with the ultra left national socialists demanding that the ‘Horst Wessel’ song be played as well? SMH.
Wasn’t there an old joke about a cattle ranch with a name so long the cattle couldn’t survive the branding?
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