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The powerful history behind ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing,’ known as the Black National Anthem
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 ...
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James Weldon Johnson (1972)
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 ...
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2 separate shootings happen less than 24 hours apart at Jacksonville park
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 ...