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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. poets.org › poet › james-weldon-johnsonAbout James Weldon Johnson | Academy of American Poets

    Learn about the life and works of James Weldon Johnson, a multifaceted artist and leader of the Harlem Renaissance. He wrote the "Negro National Anthem," edited anthologies of African American poetry and spirituals, and fought for racial justice as a NAACP organizer.

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  9. 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.

  10. www.thoughtco.com › james-weldon-johnsonBiography of Civil Rights Activist James Weldon Johnson

    May 29, 2019 · James Weldon Johnson, an esteemed member of the Harlem Renaissance, was determined to help change lives for African-Americans through his work as a civil rights activist, writer and educator.