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Our Mission. Our mission is to advance the legacy of James Weldon Johnson through historic preservation and educational, intellectual and artistic works that impact the contemporary world and exemplify Johnson’s enduring contributions to American history and worldwide culture.
About James Weldon Johnson. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1871, James Weldon Johnson’s life was defined by a number of firsts. Educated at Atlanta University, he was the first African American to pass the bar in Florida during his tenure as principal of Stanton Elementary School, his alma mater.
James Weldon Johnson wrote several poems. But those written on religious themes, have a special appeal due to their extraordinary diction and lucid style.In this poem, the poet talks about the biblical story of the creation of heaven, earth, sun, moon, and other creatures.
Keep us forever in the path, we pray. Lest our feet stray from the places, our God, where we met Thee, Lest, our hearts drunk with the wine of the world, we forget Thee; Shadowed beneath Thy hand, May we forever stand. True to our God, True to our native land. Source: Complete Poems (2000) Lift every voice and sing.
James Weldon Johnson. A key figure of the Harlem Renaissance, James Weldon Johnson was a man of many talents. Not only was he a distinguished lawyer and diplomat who served as executive secretary at NAACP for a decade, he was also a composer who wrote the lyrics for " Lift Every Voice and Sing ," known as the Black national anthem.
11 de jun. de 2018 · James Weldon Johnson. African American man of letters James Weldon Johnson (1871-1938) was also a teacher, politician, and lawyer. He is best known for his novel, The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man, and a book of poems, God's Trombones. On June 17, 1871, James Weldon Johnson was born in Jacksonville, Fla.
James Weldon Johnson Institute for the Study of Race and Difference Emory University, College of Arts and Sciences 1655 North Decatur Road Atlanta, GA, 30322 404-727-2926
