The Origins of ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ James Weldon Johnson wrote “Lift Every Voice and Sing” in late 1899. Johnson’s goal was to write a poem to commemorate the birthday of the 16th ...

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

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 ...