May we forever stand : a history of the Black national anthem

May we forever stand : a history of the Black national anthem / 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 embr...

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Main Author: Perry, Imani, 1972- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Chapel Hill : The University of North Carolina Press, [2021]
Series:John Hope Franklin series in African American history and culture.
Subjects:
Johnson, J. Rosamond > (John Rosamond), > 1873-1954. > Lift every voice and sing.
African Americans > Music > History and criticism.
Anthems > United States > History and criticism.
African Americans > United States > History.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
History.
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Call Number: ML3561.L54 P37 2021
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