Exploring the “Lift Every Voice and Sing” – The African American National Anthem
“Lift Every Voice and Sing,” often referred to as the “Black National Anthem,” holds a profound significance in the history and culture of African Americans. This powerful hymn, composed by James Weldon Johnson and his brother J. Rosamond Johnson in 1900, resonates with the struggles and triumphs of a people yearning for freedom and equality….