Speaking last year, Democratic congressman Ritchie Torres said: ‘The Black National Anthem – “Lift Every Voice and Sing” – has been a part of our Nation’s history since the early 20th ...

American history tells us that their has always ... directed at their skin color and lack of class privilege. The Black National Anthem is a tribute to that struggle and success.

history, how great America is, and what our predecessors did to form the country, while the Black national anthem doesn't necessarily have that closure. Instead, she said, it's about how far the ...

according to author Marc Ferris’ cultural history of the anthem. But the song wasn’t actually adopted as the national anthem until 1931. “‘Star-Spangled Banner’ Is Now Official Anthem ...

A joyful crowd of about 75 people gathered at Baileytown Christian Church in Walnut Cove at 2 p.m. on Sat., Feb. 22, for the ...

Police officers severely beat black motorist Rodney King after he ... The Star Spangled Banner officially becomes the national anthem of the United States. 1923. Henry Luce and Britain hadn ...

Speaking last year, Democratic congressman Ritchie Torres said: ‘The Black National Anthem – “Lift Every Voice and Sing” – ...