On this day 125 years ago the Black National Anthem was first performed, written by James Weldon Johnson and with music ...

While "Lift Every Voice and Sing" was not the only song played before "The Star Spangled Banner" on Sunday, many on social media singled out the hymn for criticism, claiming ...

The performance of "Lift Every Voice and Sing" by Ledisi and a chorus of New Orleans students stirred audiences. It also ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Celebrations are underway, marking the 125th anniversary of the song “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” It’s a ...

Before 'The Star-Spangled Banner' was the national anthem, 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' was the Black national anthem. This year, it turns 125.

Ledisi, who is a Grammy Award-winning singer cum songwriter, delivered her rendition of Lift Every Voice and Sing at the ...

She was joined during the pregame by youth choir members to perform the song, which is celebrating its 125th anniversary.

Kendrick Lamar has wowed the crowd as he headlined the halftime show at Super Bowl LIX. The rap megastar, who has won 17 ...

WASHINGTON — Grammy-winning musician Ledisi performed "Lift Every Voice and Sing" at the 2025 Super Bowl, delivering a powerful rendition of the song often referred to as the Black national anthem.

New Orleans singer-songwriter and 125 New Orleans high school students celebrated the 125th anniversary of “Lift Every Voice ...

Ledisi gave a soul-stirring and impassioned performance of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” during the pregame ceremony at the ...

Super Bowl LIX takes place in New Orleans, so the show is filled with artists who call NOLA home. Five-time Grammy award ...