DENVER - Mayor John Hickenlooper's annual State of the City address may get more attention for what wasn't included than what was. At the start of the event Tuesday morning, City Council President Michael Hancock introduced singer Rene Marie to perform the national anthem.
Instead, she performed the song "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing," which is also known as the "black national anthem."
When she finished, the audience responded with mild applause. The national anthem was never performed. More... Video - Discount Magazine Subscriptions - Discount Cigarettes & Tobacco - Nutty News Marketplace - Books-A-Million
Instead, she performed the song "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing," which is also known as the "black national anthem."
When she finished, the audience responded with mild applause. The national anthem was never performed. More... Video - Discount Magazine Subscriptions - Discount Cigarettes & Tobacco - Nutty News Marketplace - Books-A-Million
