The Black National Anthem is a tribute to the struggle against the laws and social racism directed at people’s skin color and lack of class privilege.

The Black National Anthem — “Lift Every Voice and Sing” — is a hymn written as a poem by then-NAACP leader James Weldon Johnson (1871-1938) in 1900. His brother John Rosamond Johnson (1873-1954), ...

At just 16 years old, Gabrielle "Gabby" Johnson of Normal has had the honor of singing the the Black national anthem, "Lift Every Voice and Sing," at multiple local events.

No one will judge you,” IN UNISON director and the evening’s conductor Kevin McBeth told the audience after the show’s opening performance of “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” “Although if ...

Teresa Gipson sang "Lift Every Voice and Sing," known as the Black National Anthem.

Students sang, performed poetry and played musical instruments Thursday evening during a Black History Month event at Gilmore ...

Today’s Common Roots Concert offers a celebratory finale to Black History Month. The State Gospel Choir, with special guest, The Voices of Faith, perform from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. tonight at the Church ...

HAMLET– On Wednesday evening, the Richmond Cole Auditorium hosted a memorable celebration to mark the final week of Black ...

For the 42nd year, students put their knowledge of Black residents’ contributions and accomplishments to the test.