Celebrating the 125th Anniversary of the Black National Anthem

Poet James Weldon Johnson wrote "Lift Every Voice and Sing," a tribute to Black endurance, hope, and faith on the occasion of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. His younger brother, J. Rosamond Johnson set the words to music, and 500 school children gave the debut performance in Jacksonville, Florida on February 12, 1900.

The Manhattan Opera Repertory Ensemble (MORE Opera) transforms lives and inspires excellence by presenting concerts and educational outreach programs of the highest quality to students, families, and older adults in underserved communities via the not-for-profit ADVANCE–the Association for the Development of Vocal Artistry and Neighborhood Cultural Enrichment, a 501(c)(3) vocal arts and cultural organization that strives to make classical music and opera accessible and affordable for all.

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