Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN) criticized football fans who attended the Super Bowl and did not stand at attention for the performance of “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” which he referred to as the “Negro National Anthem.”

The song, performed by singer Andra Day, was one of several performed before kickoff, with the others being the national anthem and “America the Beautiful.” Prior to the start of these songs, the announcer had not asked any of the attendees to stand for attention.