Like so many famous songs of yore, "The Star-Spangled Banner" started as a poem, called “The Defence of Fort McHenry.” It was written by Francis Scott Key in 1814 during the War of 1812.
By now you’ve probably heard the claim that America’s national anthem, “The Star-SpangledBanner,” is an expression of racial hostility toward African Americans and should be either ...
The “Star-SpangledBanner” is one of the most recognized ... Beyonce’s performance of the National Anthem at former President BarackObama’s Presidential Inauguration in 2013 is known ...
As such, it is appropriate to consider what the transition means for Black America, and how its musicians have interpreted the “Star SpangledBanner” during times of stress in our racial politics.
The Star SpangledBanner symbolizes the bravery and resolve of the men who fought to keep America free and is the best choice for our anthem. We need to preserve our history, not destroy it. Patti ...
Watch it here: Pentatonix Performs the National Anthem Social media reactions to the group’s crunchy harmonies came flooding in, with one viewer saying: “I’ve never heard a rendition of The ...