lift every voice and sing became black national anthem in 1919.
when did lift every voice and sing became black national anthem?
1919
many african americans sing "lift every voice and sing" in addition to the american national anthem, "the star-spangled banner", or in lieu of it. written by james weldon johnson and john rosamond johnson in 1900 to be performed for the birthday of abraham lincoln, the song was, and continues to be, a popular way for african americans to recall past struggles and express ethnic solidarity, faith, and hope for the future. the song was adopted as the "negro national anthem" by the naacp in 1919. many african-american children are taught the song at school, church or by their families. "lift ev'ry voice and sing" traditionally is sung immediately following, or instead of, "the star-spangled banner" at events hosted by african-american churches, schools, and other organizations.
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bullet::::- "lift every voice and sing", a 1900 song written as a poem by james weldon johnson and set to music by his brother rosamond johnson





















































bullet::::- "lift every voice" (andrew hill album), an album recorded in 1969 by jazz pianist andrew hill





















































bullet::::- "lift every voice and sing" (album), an album recorded in 1971 by jazz drummer and percussionist max roach





















































bullet::::- "lift every voice" (charles lloyd album), an album recorded in 2002 by jazz saxophonist charles lloyd
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