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 ...

"Lift Every Voice and Sing" has a short Super Bowl history, but the song itself has been around since 1900, when it was first performed by a choir of 500 schoolchildren in Jacksonville, Florida.

Explore the significance of 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' at the 125th anniversary symposium, highlighting its cultural and ...

The school children of Jacksonville kept singing it; they went off to other schools and sang it; they became teachers and taught it to other children.

The song is a call to action, meaning, it’s time for us to come together,” said Sharon Coon, Executive Director of the 125th Lift Every Voice and Sing Anniversary.

James Weldon Johnson’s poem “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” set to music by his brother John Rosamond, was first presented as a hymn, then adopted as a song and soon cherished as an anthem. In its 125th ...

“Lift Every Voice and Sing” Lift every voice and sing, Till earth and heaven ring, Ring with the harmonies of Liberty; Let our rejoicing rise. High as the list’ning skies, Let it resound loud as the ...

Grammy-winning artist and New Orleans native Ledisi will perform "Lift Every Voice and Sing" ahead of the Super Bowl. The hymn, written in 1900, is also known as "The Black National Anthem." ...

Several performances will be held before the massive matchup, including "Lift Every Voice and Sing." Grammy award-winning singer and songwriter Ledisi will perform the song on the field.

Lift every voice and sing, Till earth and heaven ring, Ring with the harmonies of Liberty; Let our rejoicing rise High as the list'ning skies, Let it resound loud as the rolling sea.

In recent years, the NFL began incorporating “Lift Every Voice and Sing” to its regular pregame customs. In 2021, it ...