James Weldon Johnson

Self-Determining Haiti (eBook, ePUB)

Four articles reprinted from The Nation embodying a report of an investigation made for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In 'Self-Determining Haiti' by James Weldon Johnson, the author examines the complex history of Haiti and explores its struggle for independence and self-governance. Johnson's literary style is both informative and engaging, providing a detailed analysis of Haiti's political and social landscape. Written during a time when Haiti was facing challenges in asserting its sovereignty, Johnson's book sheds light on the importance of self-determination for nations emerging from colonial rule. The book is a valuable resource for those interested in understanding the dynamics of power and influence in the context of post-colonial nations. James Weldon Johnson, a prominent civil rights activist and writer, was inspired to write 'Self-Determining Haiti' by his belief in the fundamental right of all peoples to govern themselves. Johnson's extensive knowledge of history and politics is evident in his thorough examination of Haiti's struggle for self-governance. His passion for social justice and equality drives the narrative of the book, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in the history of Haiti and the broader implications of colonialism. I highly recommend 'Self-Determining Haiti' to readers seeking a deeper understanding of Haiti's history and its ongoing quest for self-determination. Johnson's insightful analysis and compelling narrative make this book a must-read for those interested in post-colonial studies and the fight for sovereignty in the face of external pressures.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 135
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066159252
• Artikelnr.: 58756733

Autorenporträt

James Weldon Johnson (June 17, 1871 - June 26, 1938) was an American author and civil rights activist. He was married to civil rights activist Grace Nail Johnson. Johnson was a leader of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), where he started working in 1917. In 1920, he was the first African American to be chosen as executive secretary of the organization, effectively the operating officer. He served in that position from 1920 to 1930. Johnson rose to become one of the most successful officials in the organization. He traveled to Memphis, Tennessee, for example, to investigate a brutal lynching that was witnessed by thousands. His report on the carnival-like atmosphere surrounding the burning-to-death of Ell Persons was published nationally as a supplement to the July 1917 issue of the NAACP's Crisis magazine, and during his visit there he chartered the Memphis chapter of the NAACP. Johnson established his reputation as a writer, and was known during the Harlem Renaissance for his poems, novels, and anthologies collecting both poems and spirituals of black culture. He was appointed under President Theodore Roosevelt as US consul in Venezuela and Nicaragua for most of the period from 1906 to 1913. In 1934 he was the first African-American professor to be hired at New York University. Later in life, he was a professor of creative literature and writing at Fisk University, a historically black university. Johnson died in 1938 while vacationing in Wiscasset, Maine, when the car his wife was driving was hit by a train. His funeral in Harlem was attended by more than 2000 people. Johnson's ashes are interred at Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York.