Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Democratic presidential hopeful and the presumptive presidential nominee, Joe Biden unveiled a new agenda for Black America on ...

Lift Every Voice and Sing, often referred to as "The Black National Anthem," was a hymn written as a poem by NAACP leader James Weldon Johnson in 1900. Johnson's brother, John Rosamond Johnson, ...

In 1900, NAACP leader James Weldon Johnson wrote a hymn, “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing,” in celebration of President Abraham Lincoln’s birthday, with music composed by his brother John Rosamond Johnson.

The Best of AJC Black History Month: This story originally ran on Feb. 1, 2018, as part of AJC Sepia’s Black History Month Series. Every morning, the kids at the Johnson Learning Center stand up and ...

For more than a century, “Lift Every Voice and Sing” has held a powerful place in American history. The hymn is known as the Black National Anthem, but it’s more than that. It’s a history lesson, a ...

WASHINGTON — Award-winning singer and actress Andra Day will perform "Lift Every Voice and Sing" during the 2024 Super Bowl pregame on Sunday, Feb. 11. Day will take the stage at Allegiant Stadium in ...

Ralph, who is one of the stars in the hit comedy series "Abbott Elementary," took the stage at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, before the championship matchup and halftime show featuring ...

Lift Every Voice: Celebrating Black Culture airs on Monday at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Maria Pasquini is a Senior News Editor for PEOPLE, covering Human Interest. She has been with the brand since 2017.

Rep. James Clyburn, D-S.C., wants the song known as the Black national anthem recognized as a national hymn. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive ...

The NFL season opener between the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens was one of the most anticipated events of 2024. However, the ‘Black National Anthem’ before the start of the match has drawn ...