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Backlash from Rene Marie's Black National Anthem Performance in DenverResponses to my article on Rene Marie's Denver performance of The Black National Anthem have made me think about the issue in more depth. While I still believe that the venue for the message was inappropriate, the need for the message is becoming clearer.
Chanteuse Rene Marie Shocks Denver with Black National AnthemOn July 1st, 2008, Chanteuse René Marie shocked Denver and the country with the singing of "The Black National Anthem," during the annual State of Denver Address.
Rene Marie Stuns Denver with Black National AnthemInstead of belting out the well-known verses of The Star-Spangled Banner, Rene Marie chose to sing the lyrics to Lift Every Voice and Sing, also known as the Black National Anthem, in Denver on Tuesday.- Rene Marie Sings The Black National Anthem at Denver EventAt Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper's State of the City address, African American singer Rene Marie was scheduled to sing the National Anthem. She didn't do that, exactly. The tune was there, but the words were a little bit different.
- Rene Marie Sings 'Black National Anthem' to a Stunned Denver City CouncilLocal jazz legend opts to sing the Black National Anthem instead of the anthem of the United States of America as opener to the State of the City address in Denver. Mayor John Hickenlooper is disappointed.