LOS ANGELES – The Black national anthem was born more than a century ago, but the popular hymn within the African American community called “Lift Every Voice and Sing” has resurrected a beacon of hope during nationwide protests.In recent weeks, countless rallies were held from D.C.
to Seattle with arm-locked protesters of different races reciting the song’s lyrics while marching against police brutality of unarmed Black people.
The demonstrations throughout the U.S. were ignited after George Floyd, who died after a Minneapolis police officer pressed a knee into his neck for several minutes.Some marches were peaceful, while others turned violent.