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My Take
James Weldon Johnson commands my deep admiration. A poet, novelist, songwriter, and composer who also led the NAACP, he refused to be confined to a single role. The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man remains a piercing look at race in America, and his 1925 Spingarn Medal recognized a life of consequence. What strikes me most is the rare fusion of artist and organizer in one person, someone who wielded both language and institutional power to push his era forward. In a span of 67 years, he proved that words can be a genuine instrument of social change.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- James Weldon Johnson
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェームズ・ウェルドン・ジョンソン
- Reading
- じぇーむず・うぇるどん・じょんそん
- Born
- June 17, 1871 – June 26, 1938
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Goat
- Origin
- Jacksonville, Florida, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- writer / poet / novelist / songwriter / composer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Columbia University
Awards & achievements
- 1925 Spingarn Medal
- William E. Harmon Foundation award for distinguished achievement among Negroes
- Florida Artists Hall of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man | — |
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James%20Weldon%20Johnson
Frequently asked questions
When was James Weldon Johnson born?
June 17, 1871 – June 26, 1938.
Where is James Weldon Johnson from?
James Weldon Johnson is from Jacksonville, Florida, United States.
What does James Weldon Johnson do?
James Weldon Johnson works as writer, poet, novelist, songwriter, composer.
What is James Weldon Johnson known for?
Notable works include The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.