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Podcast: The Lutheran Ladies' Lounge from KFUO Radio
Episode: #073: Hymn Sing with Sarah: Lift Every Voice and Sing Spirituals
Description: In this jam-packed “Hymn Sing with Sarah” episode, Sarah leads Erin, Bri, and Rachel through a celebration of African American hymns and spirituals in honor of Black History Month.Beginning with the story of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” (often referred to in the U.S. as the “Black national anthem”), Sarah discusses the remarkable lives and creative work of brothers James Weldon Johnson and J. Rosamond Johnson, who penned the hymn’s lyrics and music, respectively.The Ladies then dive into a broader discussion of African American spirituals—their history, meanings, and ongoing cont...