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," James Weldon Johnson presents a compelling examination of Haiti's struggle for sovereignty and self-governance in the early 20th century. Johnson's nuanced literary style, marked by his eloquent prose and rich imagery, echoes the broader themes of dignity and racial identity present in the Harlem Renaissance. This work not only contextualizes Haiti's political turmoil but intertwines historical events with Johnson's personal reflections, revealing a vivid portrait of the nation's quest for autonomy in the wake of colonialism and foreign intervention. James Weldon Johnson, an influential figure in American literature and civil rights activism, drew from his own experiences growing up in the racially charged environment of the United States, as well as his profound admiration for Haitian culture and history. As an artist, diplomat, and educator, Johnson's multidimensional background provided him with unique insights into the complexities of race and sovereignty, which he eloquently articulates in this powerful narrative. His commitment to social justice and cultural pride resonates throughout the text, marking him as a key voice in the discourse on race and identity. "Self-Determining Haiti" is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the intricate relationship between history, culture, and politics in post-colonial contexts. Johnson's work not only enlightens readers about Haiti's past but also provokes thought on contemporary issues of self-determination, making it a crucial addition to both literary and historical scholarship.

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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.