Rep James Clyburn made an announcement that he would like to make the song "Lift every voice and sing" into a national hymn.  I don't have an issue with Rep Clyburn seeking to celebrate one of the most respected songs in history, but I do wonder why economic advancement of black people through reparations is never presented on the Democratic Party agenda.   So, without disparaging Rep Clyburn or the song "Lift every voice and sing," I thought it might make sense to help us all remember that none of the redemption mentioned in that hymn can be achieved without economic advancement through wealth and reparations.