Atlanta Daily World4d
This Week In Black History Feb. 12-18
Congress passes the first Fugi­tive Slave Law. The law made it easier for a slave owner to re-take control of a slave who had ...
Jacksonville celebrates 125th anniversary of 'Black National Anthem' and native sons
On this day 125 years ago the Black National Anthem was first performed, written by James Weldon Johnson and with music ...
MAGA Fans Are Enraged By The Black National Anthem — But They're Missing This Glaring Point
Some right-wingers charged that the performance of "Lift Every Voice and Sing" ahead of the Super Bowl promoted "segregation.
The Washington Informer8d
The Elimination of Black History
Black community contributions are being celebrated in the upcoming year, highlighting the importance of teaching and recognizing Black people's impact in U.S. history, while also acknowledging the ...
Did you hear the 'Black national anthem' during the Super Bowl? It's celebrating 125 years
Before 'The Star Spangled Banner' was the national anthem, 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' was the Black national anthem. This ...
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What is the Black National Anthem? History explored as Lift Every Voice and Sing Super Bowl performance sparks social media frenzy
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.
WWLTV15d
Super Bowl 2025: Who is singing the national anthem at the Super Bowl?
NEW ORLEANS — The Super Bowl pregame will have some Louisiana flavor: Jon Batiste will hit the stage to sing the national anthem, while Trombone Shorty and Lauren Daigle are slated to perform ...
Signal Cleveland19d
How did Black History Month start? Let’s go back.
When the civil rights movement and anti-war movement were at their peaks in the 1960s, young Black people and white progressives were eager to organize against racism. Credit: Raphael Plunkett / ...
Los Angeles Times21d
St. John Bosco coach Jason Negro embezzled money, paid football players’ tuition in cash, lawsuit alleges
St. John Bosco again topped the national rankings in 2022, winning its fourth state title under Negro, who took home national coach of the year honors. He is still the coach and a teacher at the ...
The Mirror21d
Robbie Williams fans in stitches at brazen lyrics to 'pre-show national anthem'
Robbie Williams fans were left in hysterics in the lead-up to his gig as a "pre-show national anthem" was performed ... Williams provided new lyrics referencing his drug and alcohol use, how ...
Action News Jax22d
Many community events happening soon to celebrate Black National Anthem
The song, known as the Black National Anthem, was written and composed by Jacksonville natives James Weldon Johnson and his brother J. Rosamond Johnson. The anniversary is also being celebrated as ...
Athlon Sports23d
National Anthem Performance Before Chiefs-Bills Game Turns Heads
Before kickoff at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday night, the Chiefs tapped retired United States Navy Petty Officer First Class Generald Wilson to perform the national anthem. While Wilson sang the ...