James Weldon Johnson: Quick Facts
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Written originally for Lincoln, 'Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing' now revered as Black National Anthem
• Oct. 20, 2026, 3:58 PM ET (AP)
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| Born | June 17, 1871 • Jacksonville • Florida |
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| Died | June 26, 1938 (aged 67) • Maine |
| Notable Works | “God’s Trombones” • “Lift Every Voice and Sing” • “The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man” |
| Movement / Style | Harlem Renaissance |
| Subjects Of Study | African Americans • the arts |
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