by James Weldon Johnson

Harlem Renaissance
This site is an excellent preview for you as you begin your study of the Harlem Renaissance. You can browse poetry, prose, and paintings from this cultural movement. As you go through the site, record notes in the Web Links Activity Log about each writer and artist.

James Weldon Johnson
At this site you can read Johnson's Biography, peruse some of his Poetry & Fiction, and learn about his musical partnership. Read the lyrics and listen to Johnson's famous song "Lift Every Voice and Sing." Why do you think this song was considered a "national anthem" for African Americans during the 1940s? Respond in the Web Links Activity Log.