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May We Forever Stand: A History of the Black National Anthem

by Imani Perry

The twin acts of singing and fighting for freedom have been inseparable in African American history. May We Forever Stand tells an essential part of that story. With lyrics penned by James Weldon Johnson and music composed by his brother Rosamond, “Lift Every Voice and Sing” was embraced almost immediately as an anthem that captured the story and the aspirat

Publisher

University of North Carolina Press

Publication date

2021

Format

Print edition

Pages

296

ISBN

9781469666099