Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing is an anthology that consists of short biographies of several African Americans in history who have provided America with their extraordinary gifts and talents--such as music, sports, art, literary works, theatre, politics, and other endeavors. These people have helped influenced the growth of our generation and generations to follow. Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing does not attempt to present every African American who has made important contributions to our society, for that would almost be endless, but it is only a small collection of those who have. Although Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing is about African Americans, it was written for everyone to read and enjoy.