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

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

It’s hard to recall now, but produced, commercially successful, popular sapphic love songs simply didn’t exist in the 2010s.

Memphis-born rap powerhouse NLE Choppa commemorates Black History Month with the release of “CAN WE LIVE?,” a call to action ...

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

Jon Batiste opened Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans with a rendition of 'The Star-Spangled Banner' kicking off a rematch between ...

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

Despite today’s turbulent social climate, protest anthems have faded from mainstream music. Shaped by capitalism, streaming ...

Three years ago at the Super Bowl in Los Angeles, Kendrick Lamar was the home turf newbie on the halftime show hip-hop dream ...

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

Before Super Bowl LIX starts there will be the regular pre-game songs with a special theme linking the stars performing those ...

Lady Gaga sang the anthem at Joe Biden’s inauguration. Beyoncé performed at Barack Obama’s second swearing-in. “America’s Got Talent” star Jackie Evancho sang it at Trump’s first ...