Angel Reese shared a post on social media Friday marking Juneteenth. She said she was singing “Lift Every Voice and Sing” with full effort the day before.
The moment happened during a WNBA game between the Atlanta Dream and Indiana Fever on Thursday. Reese sang along as it is played before or during the matchup.
“Lift Every Voice and Sing” holds deep meaning. Reese’s passionate delivery stood out to fans and viewers watching the game.
Reese, a standout WNBA player, has spoken openly about her background and pride in her culture. Her post the next day connected the on court moment directly to Juneteenth.
The video of her singing spread quickly online. Many people noted how she knew every word and put real feeling into it.