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MIAMI – The Black Nationwide Anthem to be carried out on the Tremendous Bowl is as soon as once more sparking controversy after NFL followers threatened to boycott the massive sport if the league doesn’t ban ‘Raise Each Voice and Sing.
Grammy Award-winning recording artist Ledisi is scheduled to carry out the Black anthem at Tremendous Bowl LIX earlier than the rematch between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas Metropolis Chief at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
She’s going to carry out the anthem earlier than Jon Batiste’s rendition of the Nationwide Anthem, to the dismay of some NFL followers, in keeping with the Every day Mail.
‘Raise Each Voice and Sing’ is historically sung through the pregame festivities on the NFL’s end-of-season showpiece however has sparked controversy lately.
Banning the anthem on the Tremendous Bowl could possibly be a slap within the face to the 2 beginning quarterbacks- Kansas Metropolis Chiefs Patrick Mahomes and Philadelphia Eagles Jalen Hurts- who’re each Black.
It’s not the primary time the Black Nationwide Anthem precipitated controversy on the Tremendous Bowl.
Kari Lake, a Republican political determine and longtime President Donald Trump loyalist, precipitated a stir when she refused to face for the Black anthem at Tremendous Bowl LVII in 2023.
On social media after the sport, she wrote: ‘I’m simply right here for THE Nationwide Anthem.’Regardless of the backlash, the NFL stated that the anthem will likely be sung on the Tremendous Bowl in New Orleans.
As well as, the NFL stated it would take away “Finish Racism” which is inscribed in every finish zone and changed with “Select Love” on the Tremendous Bowl.
Trump is anticipated to attend the sport.
