A collection of quotes by James Weldon Johnson on writing, poetry, poems, childhood, life, lessons, memories, racism, passion, soul, poet and songs.
40 Notable Quotes By James Weldon Johnson That You Can’t Ignore
Born In:
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
James Weldon Johnson was a reputed American author, diplomat, songwriter and civil rights activist. His notable works include treatise such as ‘Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing’, ‘God’s Trombones’, ‘Along This Way’ and ‘The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man’. This legendary author was also the spearhead of the ‘National Association’ for the ‘Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)’. He was the first African-American to be elected as the secretary of the organization. Under the rule of President Theodore Roosevelt, he worked as a U.S consul in Nicaragua and Venezuela. He was also the first Black professor to work at the New York University. He continued to share his vast knowledge at the Fisk University as a lecturer of creative literature and writing. He received honorary doctorates from prestigious institutes such as Atlanta University, Talladega College and Howard University. Additionally, he received honors of ‘Harmon Gold Award’, ‘Spingarn Medal’ and ‘W.E.B. Du Bois Prize’ for Negro Literature. Here are some of the most intriguing quotes from this legendary African-American author that will give you a glimpse of his mind. Following are the most frequently quoted quotes and thoughts by James Weldon Johnson which have been excerpted from the vast sea of his work and life.