Lift Every Voice

Who was the young poet and school principal that wrote the poem 'Lift Every Voice and Sing'?

• James Weldon Johnson

• John Rosamond Johnson

• Shana L. Redmond

• Eugene Williams

What event was James Weldon Johnson addressing when he wrote 'Lift Every Voice and Sing'?

• Anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birthday

• End of the Civil War

• Beginning of the Reconstruction era

• Founding of the NAACP

Which organization adopted 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' as its official song?

• National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)

• Black Lives Matter

• Howard University

• Washington Wizards

What significant event did Beyoncé perform 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' at?

• Coachella music festival

• Super Bowl halftime show

• Grammy Awards

• MTV Video Music Awards

What movement is associated with the revival of 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' in recent years?

• Black Lives Matter

• Civil Rights Movement

• Women's Suffrage Movement

• Occupy Wall Street

What is a criticism mentioned about labeling 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' as the 'black national anthem'?

• It suggests separatism among black people

• It is not widely known

• It is too old-fashioned

• It lacks musical complexity

Who expressed concern about the younger generation's familiarity with 'Lift Every Voice and Sing'?

• Shana L. Redmond

• Timothy Askew

• Eugene Williams

• Nick Fury