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.

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 ...

Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. ET on Sunday. This year's Super Bowl will air on FOX, along with YouTube TV, NFL+, Hulu + Live TV, and for free on Tubi. The spread for Sunday's matchup has the Chiefs ...

The Claremont Opera House will host “Lift Every Voice,” a live theatrical performance by Bright Star Children’s Theatre, on ...