At a high-profile boxing match in Detroit, where Claressa Shields defended her title, R&B powerhouse Kelly Price delivered more than just a routine anthem performance.
After opening with the first lines of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” she transitioned into “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” the hymn long regarded as the Black national anthem.
The moment blended patriotism with cultural reverence — honoring both the traditional anthem and a song deeply rooted in Black history and resilience.
Broadcast on DAZN, the performance quickly sparked conversation online and was widely praised for its boldness and symbolism.
Source: @spiritualword
