A History of "Lift Every Voice and Sing"

Written in 1900 as a prayer of thanksgiving and freedom, "Lift Every Voice and Sing" is sometimes referred to as the "Black National Anthem" -- but it is also seen by many as a universal cry of all who struggle.
This Juneteenth, we offer a history of the classic hymn -- pairing a performance by Baylor University students & alumni with "pop-up video"-style text sharing its story:
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Performed by Baylor students & alumni:
* Manny Adesanya
* Christine Ajayi
* Gloria Awowoyin
* Macaiah Jones
* Bobbie Oramalu
Arranged by Jada Holliday (BA '22)
Recorded in Memorial Chapel on the Baylor University campus in 2022