Musician Joe Watts performed “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing” written by its downtown park's namesake James Weldon Johnson Wednesday February 12, 2025.

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 ...

The San Francisco 49ers may not have made it to Super Bowl LIX, but a few stars from the Bay Area showed up to help kick off the big game. Grammy-winning musicians Ledisi and Terence Blanchard ...

Here's a look at 25 of the most enduring civil rights songs, from the song known as the Black National Anthem, "Lift Every Voice and Sing," and ... on a poem by James Weldon Johnson and set ...

Black history is made daily but because of Carter G. Woodson — nicknamed the father of Black History Month — the celebration of Black culture is commemorated during the second month of the year.

Legendary voice actor and longtime Washington Capitals PA announcer Wes Johnson has been hospitalized after suffering a medical emergency, according to organizers of an online fundraiser for the ...

The Art in the Park chalk art competition is returning to Jacksonville for its fifth year in March, and artists of all ages are invited to compete. The theme for 2025 is “Full STEAM Into The ...

Unlike past projects, where the filmmakers were by each other’s side on set, Kwedar had to promote Sing Sing during production ... The film premieres in Park City as Los Angeles is reeling ...