"Lift Every Voice and Sing," often called the "Black national ... would end up being a mostly white choir. But to him, the song is not just Black history — it's American history.

There might not be a more polarizing pre-event song these days than “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” which is also referred to as the “Black National Anthem.” The MAGA crowd tends to hate it ...

The NFL choral rendition of the so-called 'black national anthem' at the 2025 Draft had fans seething. A Milwaukee-based choir, the James Weldon Johnson Foundation's 'National Hymn Choir ...

The James Weldon Johnson Foundation’s "National Hymn Choir" sang "Lift Every Voice and Sing." NFL fans waiting for the draft to begin took it all in before NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell ...

Behind the scenes, Blue Ivy has been working with some of the best in the business. Beyoncé’s go-to writers are said to be penning early demos just for her, with Grammy-winning producer The-Dream, the ...

Gospel has been an integral part of Jazz Fest since it began in 1970, headlined by gospel legend Mahalia Jackson. Students from McDonogh 35 started performing in the 1970s, and more schools followed, ...

Members of the James Weldon Johnson Foundation's National Hymn Choir perform 'Lift Every Voice' ahead of the 2025 ... quarterback prospect Shedeur Sanders not being drafted in round one.

Virginia State Del. Candi King told graduates to “go out into the world and start a fire” at Virginia University of Lynchburg ...

As the assistant state attorney and special prosecution director in the 4th Judicial Circuit, he is active in many community ...

The Courant’s arts picks for April 27 through May 3 include music competitions, a Christie Brinkley book signing, a concert based on “Labyrinth,” comedians and jazz musicians.