The song received its better-known names—Lift Every Voice and Sing, and The Negro National Anthem, now known as The Black National Anthem—by word of mouth. “Think about it,” says Jones ...

The song's rich history "Lift Every Voice and Sing" was written by James Weldon Johnson, a civil rights activist and leader of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, in ...

“Lift Every Voice” was composed as poem in 1899 by novelist, poet and civil rights leader James Weldon Johnson when he was principal of a Black high school in the segregated city of ...

Nina Williams (center) becomes emotional as 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' also referred to as the 'Black National Anthem' is performed during the Stacey Abrams election night watch party in 2018.

As the 2025 Super Bowl begins, Ledisi took the field to sing "Lift Every Voice and Sing," widely known as the Black national anthem. Here's what to know about the song.

Also known as ‘the Black national anthem’, the hymn was performed at the Super Bowl 2024 ahead of the game in Las Vegas. ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ is a hymn written by two brothers in the early ...

The Origins of ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ James Weldon Johnson wrote “Lift Every Voice and Sing” in late 1899. Johnson’s goal was to write a poem to commemorate the birthday of the 16th ...

Every American should jump and shout as loudly for Juneteenth as we do ... historical reenactments and even praise and worship services to thank God Almighty we’re ... Lift every voice and sing.

This collection of stories is part of Hearst’s Lift Every Voice, with contributions from the company’s magazine, television and newspaper divisions. In all, more than 70 people were profiled ...