“Lift Every Voice and Sing," a hymn known by many as the “Black national anthem,” was written in 1899 by James Weldon Johnson, who later bought a home and writing cabin off Alford Road in Great ...

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 ...

The History of ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ “Lift Every Voice ... She has authored two books about finding one’s self and the power of positivity while embracing life’s challenges.

Singer Ledisi performed "Lift Every Voice and Sing," which is widely known as the Black national anthem, at the start of the 2025 Super Bowl on Sunday. "Lift Every Voice and Sing" has a short ...

In recent years, the NFL began incorporating “Lift Every Voice and Sing” to its regular pregame customs. In 2021, it officially became part of the Super Bowl. While the song’s history with ...

Andra Day performed "Lift Every Voice and Sing" at last year's Super ... She's also authored two books, including 2012's "Better Than Alright: Finding Peace, Love & Power" and 2020's "Don't ...