The Selected Writings of James Weldon Johnson: The New York Age editorials (1914-1923)James Weldon Johnson (1871-1938) would have been judged a successful man had he merely remained the principal of Stanton School in his hometown of Jacksonville, FL. Destiny led him, however, to become the first African-American to pass the Florida Bar exam, to win international acclaim as a songwriter, poet, novelist, diplomat, playwright, journalist, and champion of human rights. Since that time, though, his life and contributions have gone virtually unnoticed, except for his well-known song, "Lift Every Voice and Sing." Johnson's dual role as civil rights leader and literary artist was unprecedented and has not been replicated since. He used this duality in attempt to exonerate black Americans from the psychological and physical persecutions of "Jim Crow." These two volumes comprise of Johnson's literary work, song lyrics, and both his literary and political essays. A critical introduction places Johnson in relation to other black artists, the development of African-American literature, and early integrationist movements. By painting a vivid picture of the race problem in this nation, and by his portrayal of the successes and possibilities of his race, he pricked white America's conscience. This collection serves as witness to Johnson's pioneering a momentous standard for African-American literature while he laid the groundwork for the early civil rights movement in America. |
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... United States ( November 12 , 1914 ) 55 Anglo - Saxon Supremacy in Mississippi ( December 3 , 1914 ) 56 Reaping the Whirlwind ( February 25 , 1915 ) 58 A New Crime ( April 22 , 1915 ) 59 Concerns Not Even the Sheriff ( August 5 , 1915 ) ...
... United States ( August 27 , 1921 ) 242 Gandhi a Prisoner ( March 25 , 1922 ) 243 Diplomatic Preparedness ( April 22 , 1922 ) 244 A Remarkable Little Book ( February 10 , 1923 ) 244 THREE New York Age Literary Editorials 13. Literature ...
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Contents
Henry Fords New Role February 4 1915 | 11 |
Between the Devil and the Deep Sea September 27 1917 | 25 |
Experienced Men Wanted November 8 1917 | 31 |
Learning What Is in the Back of a Negros Head July 24 1920 | 44 |
Reaping the Whirlwind February 25 1915 | 58 |
Teaching Negroes a Lesson September 13 1919 | 70 |
The Suffrage Parade October 28 1915 | 76 |
The Colored Woman Voter September 18 1920 | 82 |
The Black and White Press | 149 |
Perverted History April 22 1915 | 156 |
Reaping the Whirlwind August 2 1919 | 162 |
Negro Americans What Now? | 169 |
Politicians | 177 |
The Presidents Message December 17 1914 | 184 |
Governor Slaton on Lynching January 29 1915 | 190 |
Theodore Roosevelt Speaks July 12 1917 | 196 |
Dr Washingtons Practical Suggestion November 19 1914 | 89 |
Where Is The Man? June 7 1917 | 96 |
Southern Political Economy Exploded July 7 1922 | 102 |
What Is Your BrainPower? November 26 1914 | 108 |
Let Down Your Buckets April 29 1915 | 113 |
Black Leadership | 121 |
Dean Pickens May 17 1919 | 127 |
Religion | 137 |
Sin and Pleasure June 1 1916 | 143 |