"Lift Every Voice ... Ev'ry Voice and Sing," was written specifically as a tribute for Lincoln's birthday. That's why it had its premiere on Feb. 12, 1900. An assembly of 500 kids from the Stanton ...

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" 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 ...