James Weldon Johnson initially wrote it as a poem a year earlier, and his brother John Rosamond Johnson composed the music.

Since then, presidents have made annual proclamations for National ... Black history to African-American history, and that's not how it is and is celebrated from its origins to this day ...

The song, heard at student assemblies or choral recitals, is often known as the “Black national anthem.” But, at the Washington National Cathedral, Black History Month kicks off with “Onward ...

With National Signing Day coming up on Feb. 5, here's a look back at the 25 players Notre Dame secured from the Class of 2025 at the early signing date on Dec. 4: ...

Before the Chiefs face the Eagles at the Super Bowl, hands will be placed over hearts as Jon Batiste sings the national anthem ... You can sign up to receive stories like this in your inbox ...

Though many of the Grammy week events were canceled due to the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, the Black Music Action ... from Public Enemy, Andra Day and Anthony Hamilton.

Though many of the Grammy week events were canceled due to the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, the Black Music Action Coalition saw ... with performances from Public Enemy, Andra Day and Anthony ...

Black History Month, Women's History Month, Holocaust Day and Days of Remembrance, Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Pride, Juneteenth, Women's Equality Day, National Hispanic ...

Oscar winner Marlee Matlin has served as the American Sign Language (ASL) performer for the Super Bowl national anthem on three occasions. 11. Former TODAY show host Kathie Lee Gifford performed ...