James Weldon Johnson
James Weldon Johnson was an American writer, civil rights activist, and prominent figure in the Harlem Renaissance. He is best known for his leadership in the NAACP, his work as a poet, and for writing the lyrics to 'Lift Every Voice and Sing,' often referred to as the Black National Anthem.
Books
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1. Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man
The book is a fictional autobiography of a biracial man living in post-Reconstruction America. The protagonist, who is born to a white father and black mother, initially embraces his black heritage and becomes a successful ragtime musician. However, after witnessing a brutal racial attack, he decides to pass as white to avoid racial prejudice. Despite his financial success and comfortable life in white society, he struggles with his decision to deny his African-American heritage.
The 9418th Greatest Book of All Time
