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Who’s James Weldon Johnson? The history and lyrics behind ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’
Kansas City Star McClatchy Articles via AOL· 1 year agoOften called the Black national anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing” will be performed before...
Students can win $6,400 in cash, scholarships during James Weldon Johnson Young Writers Festival
WJAX via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThe James Weldon Johnson Young Writers Festival is returning to Duval County for a second year....
'Lift Every Voice and Sing' will be performed at Super Bowl by Andra Day. Who wrote it?
App.com | Asbury Park Press via Yahoo News· 4 months agoGrammy and Golden Globe winner Andra Day will perform "Lift Every Voice and Sing" at the Super Bowl...
Black Businesses Are A Vibe — But LinkedIn Data Suggests Access To Capital Is Still A Huge Barrier,...
AfroTech via Yahoo News· 2 years agoIn 1900, James Weldon Johnson penned the poem, “Lift Every Voice And Sing.” Later, his brother J....
Jacksonville Turns 200: James Weldon Johnson
WJAX via Yahoo News· 2 years agoJames Weldon Johnson was born in Jacksonville in 1871. He was an educator, but also a poet. Johnson served as principal of the Stanton Institute. On Feb. 12, 1890, he performed “Lift Ev’ry Voice ...
"Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing" chronicles Black sorrow and triumph, attacks are fueled by ignorance
The Courier Journal via Yahoo News· 4 months ago“Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing” tells of Black sorrows and triumphs. Attacks on the song, known...
Letters to the Editor: Let's focus on being united as one country
The Holland Sentinel via Yahoo News· 4 months agoLet's focus on being united as one country The "Star-Spangled Banner," written by Francis Scott Key...
If Lift Every Voice Has Got to Go, Then So Do These
The Root via Yahoo News· 1 year agoOne week after Super Bowl LVII has come and gone, there still seems to be significant social media chatter surrounding Sheryl Lee Ralph’s historic...
All about "Lift Every Voice and Sing," known as the Black national anthem
CBS News via Yahoo News· 4 months agoAs the 2024 Super Bowl begins, Andra Day will take the field to sing "Lift Every Voice and Sing,"...
Fact Check: Beyoncé Is Facing $10B Loss After 'Black National Anthem' NFL Performance?
Snopes via Yahoo News· 7 months agoKevin Mazur / Getty Images Claim: Beyoncé lost more than $10 billion after performing the Black...
