Former Miss America, actress and Grammy-nominated singer Vanessa Williams angered some white people for performing the Black National album during a televised Independence Day celebration, The Wrap reports . When news broke over the weekend that her pre-recorded performance of “Lift Every Voice And Sing” along with “Star-Spangled Banner” would air during PBS’ 41st annual A Capitol Fourth, many were angered over the singer’s song selection. Williams, who hosted the program in the past, said the song was a great way to honor Juneteenth, which became America’s newest holiday when President Joe Biden signed the bill into law on June 19. “It’s in celebration of the wonderful opportunity that we now have to celebrate Juneteenth. So we are reflective of the times,” she told the Associated Press on Thursday. “We are reflective of the times and I’m happy to be part of a tremendous show that the producers are aware and willing to make the changes that have happened within the past year and a...
