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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › James_Weldon_JohnsonJames Weldon Johnson - Wikipedia

    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.

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  3. www.britannica.com › biography › James-Weldon-JohnsonJames Weldon Johnson | Civil Rights Activist, Poet, Educator

    Jun 22, 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.

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  4. www.biography.com › james-weldon-johnsonJames Weldon Johnson - Poems, Facts & Harlem Renaissance

    Apr 2, 2014 · James Weldon Johnson was a civil rights activist, writer, composer, politician, educator and lawyer, as well as one of the leading figures in the creation and development of the...

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  6. www.poetryfoundation.org › poets › james-weldon-johnsonJames Weldon Johnson | Poetry Foundation

    Learn about the life and works of James Weldon Johnson, a versatile and influential figure in Black literature and activism. Explore his poetry collections, novels, songs, and his role in the NAACP and the Harlem Renaissance.

  7. www.jamesweldonjohnson.orgJames Weldon Johnson

    The foundation aims to preserve and promote the legacy of James Weldon Johnson, a pioneer of African American literature, music and civil rights. Learn about the art residencies, restoration projects and educational programs that the foundation offers.

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  9. www.jamesweldonjohnson.org › biographyBiography — James Weldon Johnson

    Learn about James Weldon Johnson, a prominent African-American author, lyricist, poet, diplomat, attorney and NAACP leader. He wrote the lyrics to Lift Every Voice and Sing, the Black/African American National Hymn.

  10. jamesweldonjohnson.emory.edu › about › about-jamesAbout James Weldon Johnson

    Learn about the life and achievements of James Weldon Johnson, a pioneer in African American literature, music, civil rights, and diplomacy. Explore his contributions to the NAACP, the Negro National Anthem, and the study of race and difference.