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 ...

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

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 ...

Before 'The Star-Spangled Banner' was the national anthem, 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' was the Black national anthem. This year, it turns 125.

Photo courtesy of Roland JackThis year's Super Bowl featured R&B singer Ledisi performing the Black National Anthem, "Lift ...

Ledisi, who is a Grammy Award-winning singer cum songwriter, delivered her rendition of Lift Every Voice and Sing at the Super Bowl today, sparking a frenzy on social media.

She was joined during the pregame by youth choir members to perform the song, which is celebrating its 125th anniversary.

Several performances will be held before the massive matchup, including “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” Grammy award-winning ...

Although much has been made of the appearance of Donald Trump at this year's Super Bowl, the league has made no plans to ...

Jordan Smith, winner of "The Voice" season 9, is releasing his sixth album, "The People's Hymnal," on February 21. The album features a blend of traditional gospel music with influences from ...

the only official dissenting voice to this endorsement of brute force came from a woman: Episcopal bishop of Washington Mariann Edgar Budde. Indeed, Donald Trump inaugurated his term by issuing ...