Beacon Press / Wulf Bradley Born in Chicago and raised in Alabama, WJ Lofton’s creative work breathes life into the ...

The 15 faces of varying ages, ethnicities and genders depicted on local artist Paul Johnson’s latest mural, titled ...

James Weldon Johnson’s poem “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” set to music by his brother John Rosamond, was first presented as a hymn, then adopted as a song and soon cherished as an anthem. In its 125th ...

Should Dublin Irish Festival be chastised for flying the Irish flag? Re "Juneteenth divides us," June 21: Don Denton’s letter criticizing Opinion Editor Amelia Robinson’s statement that “Juneteenth is ...

Texas author unearths the most complete story of the elusive early Texas bluesman and preacher "Blind" Willie Johnson yet.

Who doesn't love songs about America on the 4th of July? Celebrate with these patriotic songs—from pop and rock to hip-hop and country. Patriotic songs that celebrate the USA Music sets the tone for a ...

The Martha’s Vineyard Camp Association (MVCA) commemorated Juneteenth with its fourth annual ceremonial flag raising outside ...

Lift every voice and sing, Till earth and heaven ring, Ring with the harmonies of Liberty,” goes the lyric written in 1900 by ...

The school children of Jacksonville kept singing it; they went off to other schools and sang it; they became teachers and taught it to other children.

Addisyn Wimberly, Miss Juneteenth DFW contestant, 17, performs during the 2025 Annual UTA Juneteenth Celebration on June 18 ...

Explore the significance of 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' at the 125th anniversary symposium, highlighting its cultural and ...