“National Hero” is an experience that leaves listeners both invigorated and contemplative, energized and emotionally anchored ...

By Christine WeertsSpecial to the Selma Times JournalThis year marks the 125th anniversary of “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” ...

On this day 125 years ago the Black National Anthem was first performed, written by James Weldon Johnson and with music brother John Rosamond Johnson.

Jon Batiste talks about performing "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the Super Bowl in New Orleans, his future with the Kennedy Center, and more ...

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

Before 'The Star Spangled Banner' was the national anthem, 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' was the Black national anthem. This ...

Ledisi, who is a Grammy Award-winning singer cum songwriter, delivered her rendition of Lift Every Voice and Sing at the ...

Lamar performed a controversial Drake diss track "Not Like Us" during the halftime show, featuring SZA and Serena Williams in defiant show.

I was taught that the first time the flag passes during a parade is the only time required to stand. Does that include color ...

Casual fans will be watching the theatrics, choreography and guest appearances during Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s Super Bowl halftime show. Sleuths will be watching their throats.

WASHINGTON — Grammy-winning musician Ledisi performed "Lift Every Voice and Sing" at the 2025 Super Bowl, delivering a ...