Boiled down to its essence, "The Star-Spangled Banner" is a song about survival and resilience, about bravery and hope. The first stanza of Francis Scott Key's 1814 poem, as sung by generations of ...

On Flag Day, St. Cloud joins a wave of celebrations and protests, highlighting the American flag's history and the ongoing ...

This reflected how “The Star-Spangled Banner” has always been more than ... Before the nation celebrates its 250th birthday in 2026, perhaps it is time to revisit this history and officially ...

Those that stayed were witness to one of the most iconic performances at the Music and Art Festival: his “Star-Spangled Banner.” “I was backstage writing up some notes,” recalled ...

As such, it is appropriate to consider what the transition means for Black America, and how its musicians have interpreted the “Star Spangled Banner” during times of stress in our racial politics.