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 ...

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

Ledisi gave a soul-stirring and impassioned performance of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” during the pregame ceremony at the ...

Sing Sing—A24’s acclaimed prison drama starring Best Actor Oscar nominee Colman Domingo—is new on digital streaming. Directed by Greg Kwedar, Sing Sing, opened in limited release in limited ...

The tradition has expanded in recent years to include “God Bless America” and “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” which will be performed at Super Bowl LIX by Lauren Daigle and Trombone Shorty ...

This exciting release comes just days before Ledisi takes center stage at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, where she will deliver a historic performance of "Lift Every Voice and Sing" during the ...

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 ...