A lot of people are familiar with the national anthem, the song that’s usually sung at the start of all kinds of sporting games, along with government ceremonies and events across the country. But, in the U.S., there is also the Black National Anthem. It is significantly younger than America’s national anthem, but it holds serious significance for the Black community and continues to be sung today. From Mahalia Jackson to Beyonce , the Black National Anthem is a rallying cry that continues to move hearts and inspire countless people . Find out how it came to be and why it’s still so inspirational today. What is the Black National Anthem? Beyonce may have introduced an entirely new demographic to the Black National Anthem, but it’s by no means new. Similar to a national anthem that represents a country, the Black National Anthem was created to instill pride within the Black community and inspire people to keep pushing forward. The actual song is Lift Every Voice and Sing , which was...