the Black National Anthem respectfully preceded it...and so long as there are constant examples of racism here in this country, as well as leaders who try to sweep any learning of it under the rug, this anthem needs to be sung.
Make no mistake...Black Americans love this country...just not the racists...the closing lines to that anthem are..
."May we forever stand.
True to our GOD,
True to our native land"
Black Americans are loyal and committed to "America".
Link: https://sos.sdes.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/62/2019/01/Lift20Every20Voice20and20Sing1.pdf