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June 17, 1871

James Weldon Johnson Born

James Weldon Johnson, author, diplomat, and civil rights leader who wrote "Lift Every Voice and Sing," was born in Jacksonville, Florida.

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June 9, 1900

James Weldon Johnson Writes Lift Every Voice

James Weldon Johnson and his brother J. Rosamond Johnson debuted "Lift Every Voice and Sing" in Jacksonville, Florida.

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June 17, 1871

Birth of James Weldon Johnson

James Weldon Johnson, an influential author, educator, and civil rights activist, was born.

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