The story of the black national anthem

The story of the black national anthem / by Duchess Harris, JD, PhD with A.R. Carser.

Author/creator	Harris, Duchess author.
Other author/creator	Carser, A. R., author.
Format	Book and Print
Publication Info	Minneapolis, Minnesota : Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing, [2019]
Copyright Notice	©2019
Description	48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.
Subject(s)	Johnson, J. Rosamond (John Rosamond), 1873-1954. Lift every voice and sing--Juvenile literature. African Americans--Music --History and criticism --Juvenile literature. Anthems--United States --History and criticism --Juvenile literature. African Americans--History --20th century --Juvenile literature.

Series	Freedom's promise Harris, Duchess. Freedom's promise. ^A1435216
Contents	A letter from Duchess -- Lift every voice -- Life in the Jim Crow South -- Freedom songs -- Lifting modern voices -- Fast facts -- Stop and think -- Glossary -- Online resources -- Learn more -- About the authors -- Index
Abstract	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.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Audience	810 Lexile
Genre/form	Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Genre/form	History.
Genre/form	Juvenile works.
Genre/form	History.
Genre/form	Juvenile works.
LCCN	2018949702
ISBN	1532117760 (hardcover)
ISBN	9781532117763 (hardcover)
ISBN	9781641856102 (pbk.)
ISBN	1641856106 (pbk.)
ISBN	(ebook)

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Joyner	TRC Nonfiction	782.25 H2408S	✔ Available	Place Hold