James Weldon Johnson
American writer
James Weldon Johnson 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, where he started working in... Wikipedia
Born: June 17, 1871, Jacksonville, FL
Died: June 26, 1938 (age 67 years), Wiscasset, ME
Education: Clark Atlanta University, Stanton College Preparatory School, Columbia University, and more
Parents: Helen Louise Dillet and James Johnson
Spouse: Grace Nail Johnson (m. 1910–1938)
Siblings: J. Rosamond Johnson
Songs
Lift Every Voice and Sing
The Black National Anthem
God's Trombones: No. 1, Listen, Lord - A Prayer
God's Trombones: No. 4, Go Down, Death - A Funeral
God's Trombones: No. 2, The Creation
God's Trombones: No. 3, The Prodigal Son
Dem Bones
Dry Bones
God's Trombones: No. 6, The Crucifixion
God's Trombones: No. 8, The Judgment Day
God's Trombones: No. 5, Noah Built the Ark
The Creation
The Prodigal Son
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