On this day 125 years ago the Black National Anthem was first performed, written by James Weldon Johnson and with music brother John Rosamond Johnson.

Among the song's lyrics is this ... ry Voice and Sing" Black History Month celebration from noon to 4 p.m. at the park with poetry, music, theater, speakers, food and art vendors.

Here's a look at 25 of the most enduring civil rights songs, from the song known as the Black National ... the unofficial anthem of the civil rights movement, even though the lyrics don't address ...