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Author James Weldon Johnson, born

June 17, 1871 - June 26, 1938 (67)

James Weldon JohnsonAuthor, lyricist, poet and educator James Weldon Johnson born in Jacksonville, Florida. He is remembered for penning the lyrics to what has become known as the "Negro Anthem" to "Lift Every Voice and Sing" (1899.)

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