May We Forever Stand: A History of the Black National Anthem by Imani Perry

May We Forever Stand: A History of the Black National Anthem by Imani Perry
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I didn't know about this song until recently. How could that be? This book, written by Imani Perry, a professor of African American studies at Princeton traces the history of the song, from its creation by two brothers in the early 20th century through its adoption by the Black community, NAACP, its drop in popularity during the 1970s and its current rise in prominence since the George Floyd protests. It is a book rich in history and culture, and befitting its academic origin, well documented.
Highly recommended.

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