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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

James Weldon Johnson was a visionary thinker and a true Renaissance man, whose extraordinary achievements as an author, lyricist, poet, diplomat, attorney, educator, and civil …

James Weldon Johnson was an American civil rights activist, author, poet, educator and lawyer, best known for raising voice against racial prejudice. Read this biography to know about his …

Jun 11, 2018 · James Weldon Johnson ’ s boundless energy and concern for the plight of African Americans combined to produce an extraordinary career. As a poet, journalist, social activist, …

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 …