On this day 125 years ago the Black National Anthem was first performed, written by James Weldon Johnson and with music ...
Johnson, a renowned author, educator, lawyer and civil rights activist, set out to write a poem to to commemorate President Abraham Lincoln's birthday, and the piece became a song. His brother ...
According to TIME, the title ‘Black National Anthem’ was allotted to the song. It was penned by James Weldon Johnson for the ...
WASHINGTON — Grammy-winning musician Ledisi performed "Lift Every Voice and Sing" at the 2025 Super Bowl, delivering a ...
In recent years, Ledisi has garnered critical acclaim for her jazz performances, particularly her Nina Simone tribute album ...