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The story of the black national anthem

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  • J 323.1196 HARR (OSH)

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Publication Information

Minneapolis, Minnesota : Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing, [2019]

Physical Description

48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.

Summary

Anthems, or songs of hope and praise, can help support communities through difficult times. Throughout the 1900s, the song "Lift Every Voice and Sing" evolved into an anthem for black people in the United States. The Story of the Black National Anthem explores the history and the legacy of this uplifting song.

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