More than a century after the NAACP adopted “Lift Every Voice and Sing” as the “Black national anthem,” the song has sparked backlash, with Rep. Lauren Boebert calling it divisive and some Black conservatives opposing its performance at the Super Bowl. Despite controversy, the song, written by James Weldon Johnson, continues to be celebrated by Black people as a powerful and inspirational anthem, with singer Ledisi honored to perform it at this year’s game amidst increasing rejection of antiracism messaging and diversity efforts.
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Trump doubling tariffs on imports from India to 50%
Trump is set to double tariffs on imports from India to 50%, citing India's oil purchases from Russia, which India calls "unfair and unreasonable." The tariffs will impact imports from at least 70 countries, with a significant escalation expected in international trade tensions. Want More Context? 🔎
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