By Christine WeertsSpecial to the Selma Times JournalThis year marks the 125th anniversary of “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” ...

Musician Joe Watts performed “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing” written by its downtown park's namesake James Weldon Johnson Wednesday February 12, 2025.

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

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

The Grammy Award-winning performer, a Louisiana native, delivered a special rendition ahead of Super Bowl LIX.

Ledisi will perform “Lift Every Voice and Sing” as part of the pregame performances at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans.

Here's what to know about Ledisi, the Grammy award-winning singer who will sing the Black national anthem at Super Bowl 59: ...

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

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

Kendrick Lamar and SZA Lead the Halftime Show Kendrick Lamar, famous for his impactful lyrics and energetic ... take the stage and perform "Lift Every Voice and Sing," which is commonly known ...

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.

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 ...