James Weldon Johnson
1. In the upcoming legislative session, Florida politicians will be considering a bill which would give the biggest Florida land developers and land developments the least oversight and opportunity for public input. 2. This week’s episode focuses on who Craig considers to be the ultimate Florida man: James Weldon Johnson. Johnson wrote the lyrics to “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” the Black National Anthem. Joining us to discuss Johnson is Florida State College of Jacksonville English professor, author and historian Tim Gilmore.
National Portrait Gallery