Singer Subs Black Lyrics in National Anthem

When the audience rose for the national anthem before the mayor gave his annual state of the city address Tuesday in Denver, they were expecting to hear the familiar tune with lyrics by Francis Scott Key. Instead, jazz singer Rene Marie performed "Lift Every Voice," also known as the black national anthem, resulting in more than a few red glares from some angry and offended politicians. She sang the song to the same tune as the "Star Spangled Banner" and those in attendance say they could not... Full Story