The Black National Anthem????

What??? Some kind of song, "Lift ev'ry voice and sing" (nicknamed the Black National Anthem) was sang at the Mayor's annual State of the City speech event. The (real) National Anthem was never sang. I have been slow to criticize the goofy-lookin' Denver Mayor Hickenlooper... But because the real anthem is expected at these events, I would really like the Mayor to come out and apologize for not it not being included in the ceremony. They sing the Star Spangled Banner at sporting events and all sorts of other venues. So no excuses!!! If you are going to have a guest open a government event, please use the real anthem. A Denver Post article indicates that the the tune for this "alternate" anthem is the same as for the real one. Not good!