James Weldon Johnson's "Lift Every Voice and Sing," colloquially known as the Black national anthem, was originally written late in 1899, James Weldon Johnson Foundation president Rufus Jones said.

On this day 125 years ago the Black National Anthem was first performed, written by James Weldon Johnson and with music ...

Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing,” a song often called the Black national anthem, was sung before the Super Bowl for the fifth year ...

The tradition began during the first week of the 2020 season and eventually culminated with Alicia Keys' appearance at the ...

The hymn was performed at this year's Super Bowl in New Orleans by the Louisiana-born singer Ledisi, sparking backlash from ...

Some right-wingers charged that the performance of "Lift Every Voice and Sing" ahead of the Super Bowl promoted "segregation.

The inclusion of the Black national anthem at last year's Super Bowl made Donald Trump's supporters and allies furious.

Before 'The Star Spangled Banner' was the national anthem, 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' was the Black national anthem. This ...

"Lift Every Voice and Sing" was written by James Weldon Johnson and first released ... Ledisi will sing the Black national anthem ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Philadelphia Eagles game ...

Fresh off his success at the Grammys, Kendrick Lamar will headline the half-time show but there will also be musical ...

R&B vocalist Ledisi performed the black National Anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” ahead of the 2025 Super Bowl matchup ...

A song often referred to as the Black national anthem, "Lift Every Voice and Sing," will be performed by local artist Ledisi ...