Posting on social media prior to last year’s Super Bowl, conservative political commentator Megyn Kelly wrote: ‘The so-called Black National Anthem does not belong at the Super Bowl.
Ledisi will sing the Black national anthem at Super Bowl 59, with the Grammy-winning vocalist saying: ‘I feel like I’m in alignment with greatness to stand in this moment and sing that song.
Speaking last year, Democratic congressman Ritchie Torres said: ‘The Black National Anthem – “Lift Every Voice and Sing” – has been a part of our Nation’s history since the early 20th century.
Ahead of Super Bowl 59, here is everything you need to know about the black national anthem.
What is the black national anthem being sung at the Super Bowl 2025?
