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), ...

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

A moment of comedy at the beginning of t Symphony’s IN UNISON Chorus annual Black History Month concert turned into a fulfilled prophecy Friday night at Stifel Theatre. “If you thought this was the ...

“Lift Every Voice and Sing” was written in 1900 by James Weldon Johnson and composed by his brother John. The song was originally written as a poem and was later embraced as the National Negro ...

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 ...

Miller, director of community engagement and equity at the Oshkosh Area School District, shared personal poems and advocated ... the national anthem and “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” ...