Jacksonville celebrates 125th anniversary of 'Black National Anthem' and native sons
On this day 125 years ago the Black National Anthem was first performed, written by James Weldon Johnson and with music ...
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Our Opinion: 'Lift Every Voice and Sing'
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 ...
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Why ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ sparks debate — and what its author, who lived in Great Barrington, really intended
The performance of "Lift Every Voice and Sing" by Ledisi and a chorus of New Orleans students stirred audiences. It also ...
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Millions heard ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ at the Super Bowl. The song, written in Jax, is celebrating 125 years
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Celebrations are underway, marking the 125th anniversary of the song “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” It’s a ...
Did you hear the 'Black national anthem' during the Super Bowl? It's celebrating 125 years
Before 'The Star-Spangled Banner' was the national anthem, 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' was the Black national anthem. This year, it turns 125.
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Everything to Know About ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing,’ Performed Annually at the Super Bowl
In recent years, the NFL began incorporating “Lift Every Voice and Sing” to its regular pregame ... John Rosamond Johnson, composed the music to accompany the poem. The song was first ...