By Christine WeertsSpecial to the Selma Times JournalThis year marks the 125th anniversary of “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” ...

Musician Joe Watts performed “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing” written by its downtown park's namesake James Weldon Johnson Wednesday February 12, 2025.

On this day 125 years ago the Black National Anthem was first performed, written by James Weldon Johnson and with music ...

Some right-wingers charged that the performance of "Lift Every Voice and Sing" ahead of the Super Bowl promoted "segregation.

Kevin Costner appeared in a mood to party as he he hung out with some famous Philadelphia Eagles fans at a Super Bowl ...

After her Super Bowl performance, Ledisi announced she will be hitting the road with former Floetry front woman Marsha Ambrosius for her "Love You Too" tour. The two vocalists will perform in ...

Before 'The Star-Spangled Banner' was the national anthem, 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' was the Black national anthem. This year, it turns 125.

The Kansas City Chiefs are trying to become the first team to win three straight Super Bowls as they face the Philadelphia ...

The singer, whose full name is Ledisi Anibade Young, said that she is "overwhelmed" and "honored" to sing the hymn ...

Lamar will be joined on stage by Grammy winner SZA - his former Top Dawg Entertainment labelmate. The game starts at 6:30 EST and will air on Fox.