May we forever stand : a history of the black national anthem
(Book)
Author
Published
Chapel Hill : University of North Carolina Press, [2018].
Status
Central - Adult Nonfiction
782.25 PERRY
1 available
782.25 PERRY
1 available
Copies
Location | Call Number | Status | Due Date |
---|---|---|---|
Central - Adult Nonfiction - NEW | 782.25 PERRY | Long Overdue (Lost) | June 15, 2020 |
Central - Adult Nonfiction | 782.25 PERRY | Available |
Description
Loading Description...
More Details
Published
Chapel Hill : University of North Carolina Press, [2018].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
xiv, 280 pages ; 25 cm
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
"The twin acts of singing and fighting for freedom have been inseparable in African American history. May We Forever Stand tells an essential part of that story. With lyrics penned by James Weldon Johnson and music composed by his brother Rosamond, "Lift Every Voice and Sing" was embraced almost immediately as an anthem that captured the story and the aspirations of black Americans. Since the song's creation, it has been adopted by the NAACP and performed by countless artists in times of both crisis and celebration, cementing its place in African American life up through the present day. In this rich, poignant, and readable work, Imani Perry tells the story of the Black National Anthem as it traveled from South to North, from civil rights to black power, and from countless family reunions to Carnegie Hall and the Oval Office. Drawing on a wide array of sources, Perry uses "Lift Every Voice and Sing" as a window on the powerful ways African Americans have used music and culture to organize, mourn, challenge, and celebrate for more than a century." -- Publisher's description
Also in this Series
Checking series information...
Reviews from GoodReads
Loading GoodReads Reviews.
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Perry, I. (2018). May we forever stand: a history of the black national anthem . University of North Carolina Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Perry, Imani, 1972-. 2018. May We Forever Stand: A History of the Black National Anthem. University of North Carolina Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Perry, Imani, 1972-. May We Forever Stand: A History of the Black National Anthem University of North Carolina Press, 2018.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Perry, Imani. May We Forever Stand: A History of the Black National Anthem University of North Carolina Press, 2018.
Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.
Staff View
Loading Staff View.