James Weldon Johnson

Broschiertes Buch

Self-Determining Haiti

Beschreibung

James Weldon Johnson's "Self-Determining Haiti" offers a crucial examination of Haitian political history and the nation's struggle for true self-determination in the face of lingering colonialism. This compelling work, originally published as a series of articles in The Nation, presents a detailed report of an investigation conducted on behalf of the NAACP. Johnson, a prominent figure in the NAACP and a leading voice of the Harlem Renaissance, provides insightful analysis into the complex political landscape of Haiti during a pivotal period. His work sheds light on the challenges and triumphs of a nation striving to break free from external influences and forge its own path. "Self-Determining Haiti" remains a vital resource for understanding the lasting impact of colonialism and the ongoing pursuit of political independence. A significant contribution to Latin American history, Black Studies, and the study of post-colonial societies, this book provides invaluable context for understanding Haiti's past and present. This meticulously prepared print edition ensures the accessibility of this important historical document. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 4mm
• Gewicht: 109g
• ISBN-13: 9781023352147
• ISBN-10: 1023352141
• Artikelnr.: 74099386