In 1900, NAACP leader James Weldon Johnson wrote the hymn, while his brother, John Rosamond Johnson (1873–1954), composed the music. The song was first performed publicly in Jacksonville ...
A biography of James Weldon Johnson whose career included music, poetry, and public service. Includes a visualization of his poem The creation, with a reading by Raymond St. Jacques. Johnson ...
Bodenhorn said this is a shame because James Weldon Johnson Park has a family-oriented reputation, and it attracts families and tourists all year long. “The live music that they play and the ...