The NFL has yet again decided to desecrate the sacred American sport of football, a sport that has united Americans for ...

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

James Weldon Johnson initially wrote it as a poem a year earlier, and his brother John Rosamond Johnson composed the music.

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

WASHINGTON — Grammy-winning musician Ledisi performed "Lift Every Voice and Sing" at the 2025 Super Bowl, delivering a ...

Think of the New York Mets' dramatic win during the first baseball game in the city after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Or ...

Novak Djokovic gestures to the crowd at the Australian Open Novak Djokovic had was justifiably aggrieved after he left the 2025 Australian Open amid a hail of boos and jeers from the Melbourne crowd.

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 ...

The tradition has expanded in recent years to include “God Bless America” and “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” which will be performed at Super Bowl LIX by Lauren Daigle and Trombone Shorty ...

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 ...