Lift Every Voice and Sing: A Legacy of Song

Who were the original creators of the song 'Lift Every Voice and Sing'?

• Frederick Douglass and Sojourner Truth

• Rosa Parks and Harriet Tubman

• Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X

• James Weldon Johnson and John Rosamond Johnson

What significant event was the song first performed at?

• The opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture

• The March on Washington

• The signing of the Civil Rights Act

• A celebration of President Abraham Lincoln's birthday

How did the song influence the girl's life as she grew up?

• She forgot about it after school

• She stopped singing it after moving

• She taught it to her students and family

• She only sang it at church

What role did the song play in the son's life during World War II?

• He forgot about it during the war

• He sang it to cope with discrimination

• He used it to protest against the war

• He sang it to celebrate victories

What did the son realize about the song during family reunions?

• It was only for children

• It was not important anymore

• It held deep meaning for his family

• It was just a tradition

How did the granddaughter react to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination?

• She stopped singing the song

• She wrote a new song

• She joined a different choir

• She sang the song to find strength

How did the song help the granddaughter during protests for equal rights?

• It was only sung at home

• It was replaced by another song

• It was not relevant to the protests

• It was a source of comfort and strength

What was the significance of the song at the National Museum of African American History and Culture opening?

• It was not sung at the event

• It symbolized the culmination of a dream

• It marked the end of the ceremony

• It was sung by a famous artist

What message does the song convey to future generations?

• To stop singing in tough times

• To only sing during celebrations

• To keep singing and pushing forward

• To forget the past and move on

What does the song encourage people to do in challenging times?

• Keep singing and remember the past

• Wait for someone else to lead

• Ignore the challenges

• Give up and try something new