1 is the author of the article suggesting that the popularity of "Lift Every Voice and Sing as diminished over the years? Which selection from the article BEST supports your answer?
(A) No "The song, according to Weldon Johnson, was first performed by his students at a celebration of
Lincoln's birthday in 1900.
(B) Yes "Soon after that first performance, the Johnson brothers moved to New York, but 'Lift Every Voice and
Sing' took on a life of its own.
(C) No In 1990, Melba Moore, the celebrated singer released a recording of the song. In 2009, the
Reverend Joseph Lowery quoted from the anthem at President Barack Obama's inauguration."
(D) Yes: "Scholars argue that Lift Every Voice and Sing' is a less divisive song than 'The Star-Spangled Banner,
The issue has been debated for nearly 100 years."