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James Weldon Johnson Foundation and the NFL celebrate the 125th anniversary of the hymn “Lift Every Voice and Sing”
James Wheldon Johnson was a visionary thinker and Renaissance man whose achievements as an author, lyricist, poet, diplomat, ...
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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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Events, music set for James Weldon Johnson Park in May Read full article: Events, music set for James Weldon Johnson Park in May Friends of James Weldon Johnson Park is hosting a series of free ...
Jacksonville to celebrate 125th anniversary of 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' with week-long festival
Jacksonville will commemorate the 125th anniversary of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” in 1900 with an upcoming week-long festival schedule for February.
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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 ...