![]() ![]() and “Often referred to as ‘The Black National Anthem,’ ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ was a hymn written as a poem by NAACP leader James Weldon Johnson in 1900 (a mere 35 years after the end of slavery) His brother, John Rosamond Johnson, composed the music for the lyrics.” These comments attest to the extend of how invisible we are treated in this country. It’s been sung for generations as our anthem. “Lift Every Voice and Sing’ has been named the ‘Black National Anthem’ and an anthem of our experiences/culture for 100+ years. No, it is not new.Ĭheck out some of those responses highlighted by Yahoo: Advertisement And it appears that some of them thought “Lift Every Voice” was just written recently as part of America’s current reckoning of its past. So we are reflective of the times.” Of course, almost immediately, the ignorant jackassery on Twitter was in full effect, with many expressing their dismay with the utmost caucasity. ![]() In addressing her decision to include “Lift Every Voice,” Williams told the Associated Press, “It’s in celebration of the wonderful opportunity that we now have to celebrate Juneteenth. As the first Black woman to be crowned Miss America back in 1983, Williams shared that with President Joe Biden officializing Juneteenth as a national holiday last month, she felt performing the song was a great way to honor America’s newest holiday - a day which celebrates the freedom of Black slaves in this country - while also celebrating what the outlet referred to as “the nation’s traditional independence day.” ![]()
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