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In this space, entire families come together to recite the African Pledge and burst into joyful renditions of “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” ...

They chanted “this is what democracy looks like,” and sang along to the Black National Anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” The song was led by Mayor Bruce Teague, who was one of three speakers. As ...

Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, pianist and composer Avery Sunshine will perform the national anthem, while the Spelman College Glee Club will serenade fans with a special rendition of “Lift Every ...

On July 3, the USS Hornet welcomed 76 newly minted Americans in a naturalization ceremony hosted by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). USCIS holds naturalization ceremonies every ...

Social justice advocates are creating a queer history archive that celebrates Bayard Rustin, a major organizer in the Civil Rights Movement and key architect of the March on Washington.

The Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice will launch a digital archive this fall featuring articles, photos, videos, telegrams, speeches and more tied to Rustin's work.

We saw more than 100 concerts at Summerfest 2025. These were the 25 best and 8 worst.

GLENDALE, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 12: Justina Miles performs “Lift Every Voice and Sing” in American Sign Language prior to Super Bowl LVII between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles ...

Henrico County has announced the return of its annual “Red, White and Lights” Fourth of July community celebration.

Next, Geary will perform “Lift Every Voice and Sing” by J. Rosamond Johnson, arranged by John Courter, “This Land is Your Land” by Woody Guthrie, arranged by Lee Cobb, and “Chester” by William ...

At age 5, Aquil Sudah first heard the “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” or as he prefers to call it, the Black National Anthem. The hymn, written by James Weldon Johnson and composed by J. Rosamond ...