| Full Name |
James Weldon Johnson |
| Date of Birth |
17 June 1871 |
| Place of Birth |
Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
| Date of Death |
26 June 1938 |
| Place of Death |
New York City, New York, USA |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
United States |
| Education |
Atlanta University, New York University School of Law |
| Profession |
Writer, poet, lyricist, educator, lawyer, diplomat, activist |
| Years of Activity |
Late 19th Century - 1938 |
| Brief Information |
James Weldon Johnson was a prominent figure of the Harlem Renaissance, known for his poetry, novels, and activism. He served as a U.S. consul in Venezuela and Nicaragua, and later as the first president of the NAACP. His works, including "The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man" and the hymn "Lift Every Voice and Sing," profoundly influenced African American literature and culture. |