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

Some right-wingers charged that the performance of "Lift Every Voice and Sing" ahead of the Super Bowl promoted "segregation.

Before 'The Star Spangled Banner' was the national anthem, 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' was the Black national anthem. This ...

The MAGA contingent and prominent right-wing commentators were outraged at the inclusion of the Black national anthem at the ...

American singer and songwriter Ledisi, born Ledisi Anibade Young, is set to perform "Lift Every Voice and Sing" at the 2025 ...

A song often referred to as the Black national anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” will be performed by local artist Ledisi ...