FIVE ACRES MARCH
“Five Acres March” in Great Barrington, Massachusetts to celebrate and advance the legacy of James Weldon and Grace Nail Johnson at Advancing the Legacy VI on the birthday of James Weldon Johnson, June 17, 2023
LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING
In 1900, nearly 125 years ago, 500 schoolchildren in Jacksonville Florida, performed “Lift Every Voice and Sing” for the first time.
Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School performs
LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING
By James Weldon Johnson and J. Rosamond Johnson, February 2022, Queens, NY
Recording by Rufus Jones, President, James Weldon Johnson Foundation
Our Mission
Our mission is to advance the legacy of James Weldon Johnson through historic preservation and educational, intellectual and artistic works that impact the contemporary world and exemplify Johnson’s enduring contributions to American history and worldwide culture.
Art Residencies:
James Weldon Johnson
Fellowship in the Arts
The James Weldon Johnson Foundation 2022 report and year-end appeal