Author+Background

James Weldon Johnson Feb. 1, 1902 - May 22, 1967

"James Weldon Johnson was one of the most prominent African-American leaders of all time." -Lit. Book

He was born into a middle-class family, in Jacksonville, Florida. He loved to read books as a child. Graduated Atlanta University - became a school principle - founded a daily newspaper - became the first African-American lawyer to be admitted to the Florida bar 1902 - his school burned down - newspaper stopped Decided to go to New York with his brother J. Rosamond - became successful Broadway songwriters - "Lift Every Voice and Sing" became known as the African-American "national anthem"
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