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), ...

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.

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

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 ...

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

James Weldon Johnson, civil rights activist and member of the NAACP, wrote “Lift Every Voice and Sing” as a poem. He collaborated with his younger brother to make the poem into a song.

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 ...

Wells Principal Ayesha Coning said she invited Michelle Duster to speak at the school because she wanted to honor the ...

*Legendary singer Melba Moore is set to receive a tribute at BLACK ENTERPRISE’s 19th Annual Legacy Awards Gala that begins the 2025 Women of Power Summit in Las Vegas from March 5-9. The gala honors ...