Simril-Simrill family history is one of heroism and hate, tying kin from the Carolinas to others across the US and abroad.

Stacker collected images of Juneteenth celebrations over the years that showcase how the holiday has changed, from 1970 to ...

Everyone should have at least one cookbook in their kitchen that inspires and surprises them. For me, this is consistently ...

Juneteenth celebration in Madison recognizes liberation and resilience during the holiday's 160th anniversary of freedom.

The hymn book of ancient Israelite times, the book of Psalms, includes one – Psalm 67 that incorporates the Priestly ...

Some Jacksonville City Council leaders are calling on Visit Jacksonville, the city’s official tour guide agency, to be more inclusive in their selection of attractions.

Daily prayer has been offered in this place for over a thousand years, and your participation in today's service is warmly ...

It's a song with a moniker — the "Black national anthem" — that stirs emotions throughout the U.S. But few people know that "Lift Every Voice and Sing," a hymn written in 1900 by James Weldon ...

The Black National Anthem — “Lift Every Voice and Sing” — is a hymn written as a poem by then-NAACP leader James Weldon Johnson (1871-1938) in 1900. His brother John Rosamond Johnson (1873 ...

Since 2021, pregame ceremonies for football’s biggest night have included a performance of “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” a hymn penned in 1899 by James Weldon Johnson. Mr. Johnson was a civil rights ...

GREAT BARRINGTON — It is a hymn once sung by Black servicemen on the war front, but is now a staple of pregame Super Bowl ceremonies — sparking controversy for some and feelings of resilience for ...

(Gray News) - R&B singer Ledisi led the opening of the 2025 Super Bowl with a jaw-dropping performance of “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” which is known ... The 125 students represented the hymn’s 125th ...