Celebration honoring anniversary of Black national anthem ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ at James Weldon Johnson Park

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A celebration to honor the anniversary of the hymn “Lift Every Voice and Sing” written by Jacksonville-born writer and civil rights activist James Weldon Johnson was held at his park on Monday afternoon. On Monday, the song celebrated its 124th anniversary at James Weldon Johnson Park…

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