James Weldon Johnson initially wrote it as a poem a year earlier, and his brother John Rosamond Johnson composed the music.

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

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

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.

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

In recent years, Ledisi has garnered critical acclaim for her jazz performances, particularly her Nina Simone tribute album "Ledisi Sings Nina" with the Metropole Orkest and New O ...