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The lyrics to ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing,’ and James Weldon Johnson on how it came to be
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.
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The Museum of the Bible Honors 125 Years of the Black National Anthem with Immersive Experience
Explore the significance of 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' at the 125th anniversary symposium, highlighting its cultural and ...
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The powerful history behind ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing,’ known as the Black National Anthem
“Lift Every Voice and Sing” has inspired countless people, particularly within the Black community. It is widely regarded as “The Black National Anthem.” In 1900, NAACP leader James Weldon ...
“Lift Every Voice and Sing” should be America’s second national anthem. Here’s why | Opinion
Why a Black National Anthem ... lyrics and experienced the feelings of a people’s progress in fighting for freedoms that are ...
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What does 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' mean?
"Lift Every Voice and Sing" is a hymn with lyrics written by James Weldon Johnson. The hymn is also known as "The Black National Anthem." According to the NAACP, where Johnson served as executive ...