Black National Anthem

28th Annual Divas Simply Singing Benefit Concert
Arts & Entertainment  |  newsone Staff

Sheryl Lee Ralph To Perform At Super Bowl LVII

Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph is slated to sing the Black national anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing," before Super Bowl LVII.

Performers and Officials at National Council of Negro Women Event
Black History Month  |  newsone Staff

The True Story Of The Black National Anthem

"Lift Every Every Voice And Sing," a poem written by James Weldon Johnson - often dubbed "The Black National Anthem" - was first performed on Feb. 12, 1900. Here's what you need to know about it.