James Weldon and J. Rosamond Johnson
The composers of "Lift Every Voice And Sing."
James Weldon Johnson (left) and J. Rosamond Johnson
About The artist
The Johnson brother not only wrote the Negro National Anthem, "Lift Every Voice and Sing," but many popular Broadway songs of the era.
Did you know...
"Lift Every Voice and Sing" is known as the "Negro National Anthem. It was first performed live by 500 Black students at the Stanton School in Jacksonville, Florida during a visit by Booker T. Washington.
