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Maine has made every June 17 James Weldon Johnson Day, noting state's link to his death
The Florida Times-Union via Yahoo News· 2 years agoOn June 26, 1938, James Weldon Johnson was killed and his wife, Grace Nail Johnson, was badly...
Who’s James Weldon Johnson? The history and lyrics behind ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’
Kansas City Star McClatchy Articles via AOL· 1 year agoOften called the Black national anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing” will be performed before...
Jacksonville’s James Weldon Johnson Park being remodeled after 47 years
WJAX via Yahoo News· 1 month agoIt’s been 47 years since the oldest park in Jacksonville was redesigned. Now, James Weldon Johnson...
Hip-hop fest to honor late Jacksonville rapper Paten Locke
The Florida Times-Union via Yahoo News· 1 year agoJacksonville's hip-hop community will honor one of its own this weekend at James Weldon Johnson...
'Lift Every Voice and Sing' will be performed at Super Bowl by Andra Day. Who wrote it?
App.com | Asbury Park Press via Yahoo News· 3 months agoGrammy and Golden Globe winner Andra Day will perform "Lift Every Voice and Sing" at the Super Bowl...
Students can win $6,400 in cash, scholarships during James Weldon Johnson Young Writers Festival
WJAX via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThe James Weldon Johnson Young Writers Festival is returning to Duval County for a second year....
Pop Up in the Park: Holiday market at James Weldon Johnson Park
WJAX via Yahoo News· 5 months agoOn Sunday, December 10th, join James Weldon Johnson Park for Pop Up in The Park: Holiday Market....
Lockdown lifted at Duval schools after reported ‘sounds of gunshots’ in Paxon area
WJAX via Yahoo News· 2 months agoLockdowns at several schools in the Paxon area on the Westside have been lifted, Duval County Public...
City Parks Department encourages public feedback on James Weldon Johnson Park’s future
WJAX via Yahoo News· 9 months agoThe open house will be held on Thur., Aug. 10 from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. or on Fri., Aug. 11 from 9...
On the move: Where is the MOSH Mouth 'headed' next in Jacksonville?
The Florida Times-Union via Yahoo News· 10 months agoJacksonville historian Wayne Wood and his team of helpers headed to James Weldon Johnson Park this...