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

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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 hymn was performed at this year's Super Bowl in New Orleans by the Louisiana-born singer Ledisi, sparking backlash from prominent right-wing commentators and MAGA, including Charlie Kirk and the ...

The Kansas City Chiefs are trying to become the first team to win three straight Super Bowls as they face the Philadelphia Eagles in the Superdome. It’s a rematch from two years ago when Jalen Hurts ...

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Ivanka Trump suited up for the Super Bowl LIX. The president’s daughter arrived at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans for the 2025 final playoff game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the ...

New Orleans singer-songwriter and 125 New Orleans high school students celebrated the 125th anniversary of “Lift Every Voice And Sing” at the Super Bowl.

Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing,” a song often called the Black national anthem, was sung before the Super Bowl for the fifth year ...

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

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Several performances will be held before the massive matchup, including “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” Grammy award-winning ...