REPORT: The NFL Makes An Official Decision On The Black National Anthem For Super Bowl 59

Correction: “Lift Every Voice and Sing” is widely considered to be the Black National Anthem. A previous story inadequately recognized its importance.

This story has been revised to reflect its significance. We apologize and regret the error.
The performance of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” at Sunday’s Super Bowl marks the first time the song, widely considered as the Black National Anthem, has been performed on-field at the NFL’s championship game.

Actress and singer Sheryl Lee Ralph belted out the song prior to kickoff on Sunday.

“It is no coincidence that I will be singing the Black National Anthem, Lift Every Voice and Sing at the Super Bowl on the same date it was first publicly