"Lift Every Voice and Sing," often called the "Black national ... it should be a song that all people can love and find their place in the lyrics, in the harmony of the song," Jones said.

The James Weldon Johnson Foundation’s "National Hymn Choir" sang "Lift Every Voice and Sing." NFL fans waiting for the draft to begin took it all in before NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell ...

There might not be a more polarizing pre-event song these days than “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” which is also referred to as the “Black National Anthem.” The MAGA crowd tends to hate it ...

A Milwaukee-based choir, the James Weldon Johnson Foundation's 'National Hymn Choir', performed 'Lift Every Voice and Sing,' ahead of the draft in Green Bay Thursday night. The choral ...

This declaration leaves me repelled with shock. Every time. My shoulders tense up. My eyes widen. And my inner voice goes on hyperdrive with thoughts like, “What are you thinking?” and ...

With some kind of protest happening seemingly every day during these perilous times ... inviting protesters to voice their rage, concern, determination, and more through song.

Susan Boyle surprised the world when she first sang on Britain’s Got Talent in 2009. Her powerful voice and emotional songs quickly won hearts everywhere. She didn’t just win second place on ...

Gina Miles, winner of "The Voice" Season 23, will sing the national anthem at the 2025 Kentucky Oaks. Livvy Dunne will give the "Riders Up" call before the Kentucky Oaks race. Simon Biles and Grace ...

Along with McEntire, Post Malone performs "America the Beautiful," Andra Day sings "Lift Every Voice and Sing" Ilana Kaplan is a Staff Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2023.

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