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‘A New Day Begun’ Traces The Origins Of The Black National Anthem

“Lift Every Voice and Sing,” also known as the Black National Anthem, has long been a staple in Black culture. From church ceremonies, HBCU graduations, to Beyoncé’s Coachella performance, the Black National Anthem has become nearly as ubiquitous as “The Star Spangled Banner.” Filmmaker Keith Brown made the documentary A New Day Begun to examine the song’s history and why it has endured for so long.

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