“It used to be you couldn’t say you were proud to be Black - or even say Black.” “We are just getting to a point where we identify and acknowledge racism in this country,” she said. NAACP DeKalb County President Teresa Hardy wasn’t surprised that some social media commenters didn’t like the song or understand its relevance. “Why was this even needed?” posted Jose Martinez. “don’t you love the propaganda,” posted Tomas Tur Thumbs down to this song, totally decisive in every way,” posted Bill Hodges. “Seems to me a lot of African-Americans died for the flag and the Star Spangled Banner defending the United States of America. Singing this black national anthem does absolutely nothing but cause more racial division.” “She sang it so beautifully at the Super Bowl in 2013. “I would much rather hear Alicia Keys sing ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’, the real National Anthem of the United States of America,” posted Tammi Davis on the same site. Social Media Had a Love/Hate Reaction to ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ at Super Bowl “This performance by alicia of this traditional song was awesome i loved it,” posted John Dwyer6 on a YouTube channel that showed the video.īut not everyone was inspired by the words or the songstress. “The performance of ‘Life Every Voice” had me in tears,” tweeted Charlene Norris. “Maybe some of our brothers & sisters would still be alive.” “I just wish the would have paid attention when was peacefully calling attention to these injustice,” tweeted TenishaTaylorMade. Some said they had no problem with the song but didn’t feel a sporting event was the appropriate venue. Others were incensed, calling it another example of divisiveness among the races. Some were overjoyed that the anthem that means so much to them has found a place in national professional sports. In fact, the lyrics, written by novelist and NAACP leader James Weldon Johnson, comprise the official song for the civil rights organization.īut Sunday’s previously recorded performance by Keys elicited mixed emotions from viewers. “Lift Every Voice and Sing” has long been a staple at Black gatherings such as church events and social empowerment meetings. Many casual NFL fans were surprised to hear Grammy winner Alicia Keys singing the Black national anthem before the Super Bowl LV game.
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