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Nation of WritersA new series presented in conjunction with our forthcoming virtual exhibit American Voices.
A new series presented in conjunction with our forthcoming virtual exhibit American Voices. Throughout this monthly series we will talk with experts around the country about the writers that have shaped our nation with their words and you'll get the inside scoop about these writers and their processes Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 54: James Weldon Johnson
Friday, 29 August, 2025
In this episode, we discuss the life and legacy of James Weldon Johnson. A leader of the Harlem Renaissance, he wrote fiction, poetry, and nonfiction. He also wrote lyrics for many songs, including “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing,” popularly regarded as the Black National Anthem. Johnson raised public awareness of lynching and fought Jim Crow [...]
