“Lift Every Voice and Sing” was a hymn written as a poem by NAACP leader James Weldon Johnson in 1900, according to the organization. His brother, John Rosamond Johnson, composed the music for ...

The NAACP dubbed “Lift Every Voice and Sing” as the Black national anthem in 1919. The decision came more than a decade before “The Star-Spangled Banner” was adopted as the national anthem ...

WASHINGTON — Grammy-winning musician Ledisi performed "Lift Every Voice and Sing" at the 2025 Super Bowl, delivering a powerful rendition of the song often referred to as the Black national anthem.

Before 'The Star-Spangled Banner' was the national anthem, 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' was the Black national anthem. This year, it turns 125.

Lift Every Voice and Sing has been performed at every Super Bowl since 2021. To stream 12NewsNow on your phone, you need the 12NewsNow app. Download the 12NewsNow app ...