The person who held the record before Senator Booker was segregationist Senator Strom Thurmond, who filibustered for 24 hours and 18 minutes to oppose the Civil Rights Act in 1957. Senator Booker ...

It's now James Weldon Johnson Park, after poet, diplomat, attorney and civil rights leader James Weldon Johnson. Johnson, with his brother, also composed "Lift Every Voice and Sing," which ...

Booker was growing emotional reading letters from constituents about their Social Security needs and reciting the poetry of James Weldon Johnson, who led the NAACP in the early 20th century.

American novel as great titles renewed the art of storytelling and had the power to influence upcoming writers for decades to ...

10.Cory Booker read "Lift Every Voice and Sing," a poem by American writer and Civil Rights activist James Weldon Johnson. AP / Via youtube.com The beginning of the poem reads: "Lift every voice ...

titled “Sonnet” and written by Black poet and civil rights activist James Weldon Johnson (1871-1938). My heart be brave, and do not falter so, Nor utter more that deep, despairing wail.

Visit www.JamesWeldonJohnsonPark.org for more details. This event is presented by Friends of James Weldon Johnson Park, Yaya Production, and made possible through a generous grant from the PNC ...

New Bears head coach Ben Johnson presented Edwards and Odunze with their awards, and he also had a touching surprise up his ...

The DIA aims to create a vibrant corridor along Laura Street, connecting James Weldon Johnson Park to Riverfront Plaza. Several restaurants are planned for the area, including Pizza Dynamo ...