Musician Joe Watts performed “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing” written by its downtown park's namesake James Weldon Johnson Wednesday February 12, 2025.

While "Lift Every Voice and Sing" was not the only song played before "The Star Spangled Banner" on Sunday, many on social media singled out the hymn for criticism, claiming ...

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell addressed and expressed the NFL commitment to DEI as a reflection of their fanbase and ...

Kevin Costner appeared in a mood to party as he he hung out with some famous Philadelphia Eagles fans at a Super Bowl ...

In a striking white gown and backed by a New Orleans youth choir, The Root 100 honoree brought the house down with her out-of ...

She was joined during the pregame by youth choir members to perform the song, which is celebrating its 125th anniversary.

Jon Batiste released his latest studio album of original music, World Music Radio, in August 2023. Last year, he shared ...

The singer, whose full name is Ledisi Anibade Young, said that she is "overwhelmed" and "honored" to sing the hymn ...

Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing,” a song often called the Black national anthem, was sung before the Super Bowl for the fifth year ...

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

Super Bowl LIX takes place in New Orleans, so the show is filled with artists who call NOLA home. Five-time Grammy award ...

Lamar will be joined on stage by Grammy winner SZA - his former Top Dawg Entertainment labelmate. The game starts at 6:30 EST and will air on Fox.