Coco Jones performed "Lift Every Voice and Sing," the Black National Anthem, at Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026

 

Coco Jones performed "Lift Every Voice and Sing," the Black National Anthem, at Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026, in a white ensemble with red, black, and green accents symbolizing the Pan-African flag, drawing praise for blending cultural pride with visibility.

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, identifying as non-FBA, highlights unity through the performance but ignites replies debating ownership of Black American symbols, with FBA advocates emphasizing descendants of U.S. slavery's unique role.

James Weldon Johnson, the anthem's lyricist, had Bahamian heritage via his mother, illustrating historical cross-diasporic influences that challenge strict boundaries in Black cultural narratives.

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— ₕₐₘₚₜₒₙ (@hamptonism) February 8, 2026