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James Weldon Johnson (June 17, 1871 – June 26, 1938) was an American writer and civil rights activist. He was married to civil rights activist Grace Nail Johnson. Johnson was a leader of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), where he started working in 1917.
18 de mar. de 2024 · James Weldon Johnson (born June 17, 1871, Jacksonville, Fla., U.S.—died June 26, 1938, Wiscasset, Maine) was a poet, diplomat, and anthologist of black culture. Trained in music and other subjects by his mother, a schoolteacher, Johnson graduated from Atlanta University with A.B. (1894) and M.A. (1904) degrees and later studied at ...
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2 de abr. de 2014 · James Weldon Johnson was a civil rights activist, writer, composer, politician, educator and lawyer who also led the NAACP and created the Harlem Renaissance. He was the first African American to pass the Florida Bar and publish a novel and a collection of stories based on his own life. Learn more about his life, career, works and legacy.
A biography of James Weldon Johnson, a poet, novelist, civil rights leader, and NAACP head in the early 20th century. Learn about his life, works, and achievements in Black literature, music, and social reform.
James Weldon Johnson ( Jacksonville, 17 de junho de 1871 — Wiscasset, 26 de junho de 1938) [ 1] foi um autor norte-americano, educador, advogado, diplomata, compositor e ativista dos direitos civis. [ 2] Foi membro do Renascimento do Harlem .
- Estados Unidos
- 17 de junho de 1871, Jacksonville
- 26 de junho de 1938 (67 anos), Wiscasset
- Cemitério Green-Wood
James Weldon Johnson was a key figure of the Harlem Renaissance, a lawyer, diplomat, composer and civil rights leader. He served as NAACP executive secretary for a decade and wrote the lyrics for "Lift Every Voice and Sing", the Black national anthem. He also fought against segregation and voter disenfranchisement in South.
Learn about the life and achievements of James Weldon Johnson, a prominent figure in the NAACP and the African-American community. He wrote the lyrics to Lift Every Voice and Sing, a hymn that celebrates the contributions of Black people to American culture and history.
