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

The performance of "Lift Every Voice and Sing" by Ledisi and a chorus of New Orleans students stirred audiences. It also ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Celebrations are underway, marking the 125th anniversary of the song “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” It’s a ...

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

President Donald Trump, hours after his inauguration on Monday, appeared in a pre-taped video shown on ESPN during Monday's College Football Playoff national championship game. During halftime of ...

In a striking white gown and backed by a New Orleans youth choir, The Root 100 honoree brought the house down with her out-of ...

The Grammy winner’s live interpretation marks the fifth time the Black national anthem has been performed at the big game.

For the last three years, "Lift Every Voice and Sing," often referred to as the Black national anthem, has been performed ...

Often referred to as the Black national anthem, a pregame performance of the hymn “Lift Every Voice and Sing” has become a ...

For the fifth year in a row, the Super Bowl will feature a performance of “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” the song that’s more ...

For the fifth consecutive year, a performance of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” was part of the Super Bowl pregame festivities, ...

Jon Batiste sang an innovative but respectful version of the National Anthem during the Super Bowl pregame show - watch it ...