Vanessa Williams and PBS slammed for 'Black national anthem' performance
CNN
There was backlash over Vanessa Williams performing for Independence Day before it even happened.
Williams hosted PBS' "A Capitol Fourth" on Sunday, and it had been announced that she would sing "Lift Every Voice and Sing," which has become known as the "Black national anthem." In the promotion leading up to the show, Williams talked about including the song.More Related News