NFL To Play ‘Black National Anthem’ Before All Week One Games, Report Says

Reports said Thursday that the NFL is planning to play “Lift Ev’ry Voice And Sing,” dubbed the “Black national anthem,” before all Week 1 games.

The song “is expected to be performed live or played before every Week 1 NFL game, and the league is considering a variety of other measures during the upcoming season to recognize victims of police brutality, a source familiar with the league’s discussions told The Undefeated on Thursday,” an ESPN report outlined.