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James Weldon Johnson (June 17, 1871 – June 26, 1938) was an American writer 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.
Various buildings and schools have been named after Sigma men such as George Washington Carver, James Weldon Johnson, and Robert Russa Moton. Listed below are notable Phi Beta Sigma men such as the founders, international presidents, and members who are involved in the fields of arts and entertainment, business, civil rights, education, health ...
James Weldon Johnson, Second award and Bronze medal for his "introductory essay to his books on Negro Spirituals" [3] Education. Virginia Estelle Randolph, First award and Gold medal. Arthur Schomberg, Second award and Bronze medal, awarded "for his collection of publications on Negro life and history" [3] [13] Industry, including business
On January 31, 1920, Phi Beta Sigma was incorporated in the district of Washington, D.C., and became known as Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated. In November 1921, the first volume of the Phi Beta Sigma Journal was published. The journal was the official organ of the fraternity; Eugene T. Alexander was named its first editor.
Bob Booker, a member of Phi Beta Sigma, stands at Knoxville College’s homecoming, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. In 2003, Dr. Booker was awarded the highest honor bestowed upon any member of Phi Beta ...
Malvin Gray Johnson: James L. Allen: E.T. McDowell 1929 [35] Race relations: First Award Gold Medal, $1000 Robert Russa Moton: Principal of Tuskegee Institute in Alabama, GA (first black recipient in this category) Fine Arts: First Award Gold Medal, $400 William H. Johnson: of New York, NY Second Award Bronze Medal, $100 Albert Alexander Smith
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Panelists include national NAACP President Derrick Johnson, civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump and comedian D.L. Hughley. The 83rd Grand Conclave Step Show from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Friday.