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'Black National Anthem' Stuns Audience

Denver mayor irked by singer's anthem switch

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 3, 2008 4:52 AM CDT

(Newser) – A black jazz singer got plenty of glares before the mayor's address in Denver this week when instead of singing "The Star-Spangled Banner" as expected, she sang "Lift Every Voice and Sing"—known as the "black national anthem." Many in...   Read full story »

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