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.

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.

The song "Lift Every Voice and Sing" was first performed in the year 1900 and officially adopted by the NAACP 17 years later as the Black national anthem.

At just 16 years old, Gabrielle "Gabby" Johnson of Normal has had the honor of singing the the Black national anthem, "Lift Every Voice and Sing," at multiple local events.

After their annual tradition of performing “Lift Every Voice,” which has varied in arrangement and performance styles over the years, the concert paid homage to Black women.

Rather, it’s the residue of a pregame performance: singer Ledisi’s version of “Lift Every Voice and Sing”, the so-called Black National Anthem. Rep.

CNY Central's Black History Month Special, "Lift Every Voice" can be watched by clicking the video above. The viewing showcases the story of the Syracuse Eight.

Columnist Ed Pratt's notes that even though Black History Month is ending, there are plenty of Black experts on just about any topic you can think of. Her explains why you should seek them out.

The song "Lift Every Voice and Sing" was first performed in the year 1900 and officially adopted by the NAACP 17 years later as the Black national anthem.