In a moment rich with symbolism and cultural resonance, Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Laurin Talese took center field at Lincoln Financial Field on Thursday night to perform “Lift Every Voice and Sing” ahead of the NFL season opener between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys. The performance marked yet another chapter in the NFL’s ongoing attempt to balance tradition, unity, and the undeniable cultural shift that has rippled through American sports since the summer of 2020.
