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Lift Every Voice, one national anthem and Sing

New York Knicks assistant cheers on national anthem singer 22 years later

In a heartwarming moment, Natalie Gilbert returned to sing the national anthem at a Portland Trail Blazers game, more than two decades after she struggled to do so as a 13-year-old.

Las Vegas Sun · 17d

‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ should be our second national anthem

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), wrote and composed the music and arrangements for the lyrics.

Opinion

Fresno Bee on MSN · 20d

‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ should be America’s second national anthem. Here’s why | Opinion

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 Washington Informer11d

WILLIAMS: Joy Brought Us Joy!

Colin Kaepernick's lead in standing up against fascism, sexism, and racism. Celebrate our heroes, fight for human rights, and ...

Knicks assistant Maurice Cheeks watches national anthem singer nail performance 22 years later

Natalie Zito was back in the building that changed her life, performing a stunning rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner." ...

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'Black National Anthem' Super Bowl Controversy: Black History Month 2025

For five years the “Black National Anthem” has been sung at the Super Bowl. Every single one of those five years, the decision to include the anthem has been a point of controversy. Some ...

Maurice Cheeks reunites at Blazers game with national anthem singer he famously helped in full-circle moment

The national anthem has become a staple of major American sporting events, and with versions sung every single night, every sport has its share of infamous performances. One that stands out in NBA ...

Minority Reporter12d

Joy Brought Us Joy!

If we can’t defeat fascism, sexism or racism in our country, who are we to tell anybody else what to do? Colin Kaepernick ...

Maurice Cheeks, Natalie Gilbert reunite as Trail Blazers welcome back anthem singer

Prior to a 2003 Trail Blazers playoff game, 13-year-old Natalie Gilbert stumbled on her words while performing the national ...

Natalie Gilbert, Maurice Cheeks reunite 22 years after memorable moment during national anthem

Twenty-two years after her last national anthem performance before a Portland Trail Blazers game, Natalie Gilbert was back ...

NBA Coach Reunites With National Anthem Singer Decades Later In Sweet Moment

NBA fans witnessed a heartwarming moment on Wednesday when a national anthem singer reunited with longtime coach Maurice ...

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