Congress passes the first Fugi­tive Slave Law. The law made it easier for a slave owner to re-take control of a slave who had ...

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

The Office of Black Student Development hosted its third annual Black History Month opening ceremony on Feb. 3 in the Student ...

The performance of "Lift Every Voice and Sing" by Ledisi and a chorus of New Orleans students stirred audiences. It also ...

Drake got dissed in "Not Like Us," Jackson played Uncle Sam as President Trump looked on, and Serena Williams danced in a ...

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 Super Bowl today, sparking a frenzy on social media.

The NFL is set to feature the Black National Anthem at Super Bowl 59, causing backlash from conservatives who rage against ...

Super Bowl 59 is less than an hour from kickoff at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Super Bowl, featuring the ...

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

In recent years, Ledisi has garnered critical acclaim for her jazz performances, particularly her Nina Simone tribute album "Ledisi Sings Nina" with the Metropole Orkest and New O ...

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