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The James Weldon Johnson Foundation, named for the late writer and civil rights leader, does not occupy its own building or even an office suite.
James Weldon Johnson, standing behind his writing cabin in Great Barrington at "Five Acres," his summer property off Alford Road. The owners of the cabin, and the foundation they established in ...
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James Weldon Johnson, far left with his father-in-law, John Nail, center, and his wife, Grace Nail Johnson. The three are shown here at the Five Acres writing cabin in Great Barrington around 1930.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A celebration to honor the anniversary of the hymn "Lift Every Voice and Sing" written by Jacksonville-born writer and civil rights activist James Weldon Johnson was held at ...
Here's how the song written by two brothers– James Weldon Johnson and John Rosamond Johnson– came to be known as The Black National Anthem.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The future of James Weldon Johnson Park in downtown Jacksonville is bright. The park is in the process of being redesigned for the first time since 1977. On Wednesday, the ...