Lift Every Voice: A Celebration of Black Lives

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Lift Every Voice: A Celebration of Black Lives

Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us The inspiring lyrics from “Lift Every Voice and Sing”—the hymn and prayer by James Weldon Johnson often referred to as the Black National Anthem—capture the uplifting spirit of … Lift Every Voice: A Celebration of Black Lives Read More »

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