James Weldon Johnson and J. Rosamond Johnson s "Lift Every Voice and Sing" is one of the most significant hymns in American history. Read more about the genesis of the song and download sheet music published in 1900 and 1921.
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Not only did the Gannon administration approve the playing of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” after the “Star-Spangled Banner” before every men’s basketball home game, school officials took it a step further. They decided to play the song before every home game of every sport.