While "Lift Every Voice and Sing" was not the only song played before "The Star Spangled Banner" on Sunday, many on social media singled out the hymn for criticism, claiming ...

Some right-wingers charged that the performance of "Lift Every Voice and Sing" ahead of the Super Bowl promoted "segregation.

The performance of "Lift Every Voice and Sing" by Ledisi and a chorus of New Orleans students stirred audiences. It also ...

"Florida's Got the Blues," is a traveling exhibit that examines the influence the blues had on the music community, the ...

Though it's been performed for years, conservatives got worked into lather Sunday over Ledisi's performance of 'Lift Every ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Celebrations are underway, marking the 125th anniversary of the song “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” It’s a ...

Before 'The Star-Spangled Banner' was the national anthem, 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' was the Black national anthem. This year, it turns 125.

Photo courtesy of Roland JackThis year's Super Bowl featured R&B singer Ledisi performing the Black National Anthem, "Lift ...

Ledisi, who is a Grammy Award-winning singer cum songwriter, delivered her rendition of Lift Every Voice and Sing at the Super Bowl today, sparking a frenzy on social media.

Kendrick Lamar is fresh off his epic Super Bowl LIX halftime performance! On Sunday, Feb. 9, the rapper took the stage during the big game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs and ...

The Black national anthem “Lift Every Voice and Sing” has sparked social media-fueled backlash in the lead-up to Sunday’s ...

Although much has been made of the appearance of Donald Trump at this year's Super Bowl, the league has made no plans to ...