Lift Every Voice and Sing

By James Weldon Johnson

Explore the enduring anthem that chronicles African American triumphs and struggles.

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32 pages

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Rediscover the powerful anthem 'Lift Every Voice and Sing,' a hymn that has chronicled the African American experience for over a century. Originally penned by a schoolteacher in 1900, it became the official African American National Anthem in 1919. This reissue pairs the evocative lyrics with Elizabeth Catlett's striking linocuts, capturing the essence of black resilience and triumph. With a fresh design and introduction by Ashley Bryan, this collection remains a vital celebration of black lives and history. What stories and emotions will you uncover in this timeless tribute?

From the publisher

First written by a schoolteacher and activist in 1900 and then declared the official African American National Anthem by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in 1919, “Lift Every Voice and Sing” has been a cornerstone hymn chronicling the black experience for more than one hundred years. Lyrics to this moving history are paired with the linocuts of Elizabeth Catlett, a Harlem Renaissance artist best known for her unique representations of the struggles and triumphs of black men, women, and children.

Newly back in print and updated with a fresh design as well as an introduction from beloved author and illustrator Ashley Bryan, Lift Every Voice and Sing is a more relevant than ever celebration of black lives.

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