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), ...

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

La Faye Duren has played the pipe organ at Second Baptist Church, adding a classical flavor to African American spirituals.

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 ...

In a recent interview, singer Tom Jones, now 84, also told how he keeps his voice fit, so he can continue performing, saying: ...

“Lift Every Voice and Sing” was written in 1900 by James Weldon ... The song’s melody and uplifting rap lyrics caught the hip-hop community off guard, especially with its positive messaging ...

Lift Every Voice and Sing is colloquially called the Black National Anthem ... “Their legacy reminds us that words have power and music can unify and uplift for generations. … Like many cities ...

As we age our vocal chords start to change as the muscles controlling the voice box start to thin. Ear, nose and throat ...

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 ...