![]() ![]() After his Stanton School education, he traveled to Boston to attend the New England Conservatory of Music. As a very small boy he demonstrated outstanding talent at the keyboard. John Rosamond Johnson was born on August 11, 1873. James Weldon then decided to become an attorney he taught himself law, and became the first African-American ever to be admitted to the Florida bar. In 1895, as a sideline he founded and edited the nation’s first black daily newspaper- The Daily American. After James Weldon’s graduation from the college, he returned to Florida and became superintendent of the Stanton School. He received his education at the Stanton School, and then attended Atlanta University. As a child he studied both piano and guitar, and learned how to read and write music. James Weldon Johnson came into the world first, on June 17, 1871. It was into this setting that their two remarkably talented and determined sons were born. The father was a minister, and the mother, Helen, was Florida’s first black female schoolteacher. The James Johnson family of Jacksonville, Florida, was exceptional in many ways: They were middle class, educated, and had been free since before the Civil War. Visit him at JOHNSON BROTHERS: JAMES WELDON & J. Aeron loves history and also works as a fine artist and art director. His art style is a playful blend of whimsical realism with a touch of nostalgia. Find her online at and on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.Aeron Cargill is a Jamaican American illustrator who has worked on several children's books and textbooks. She hopes to inspire others to do the same with their children. In her world, books are an absolute necessity. Charnaie is passionate about instilling a love of reading, lifelong learning and curiosity in her kids. About the AuthorĬharnaie Gordon is a Diversity and Inclusion Expert, author of A Kids Book About Diversity, blogger, podcast host, and digital creator. She also serves as a member of the National Advisory Board for Reading is Fundamental for their Race, Equity and Inclusion (REI) initiative. More than anything else, she cares about connecting people with great books they'll love. Sound clips range in length, but are an average of 12 seconds long. Sound buttons require a firm push in the exact location to work, which may be hard for young children. ![]() Manufacturer’s note: Please pull the white tab out of the back of the book before use. Some are household names and others may very well be introduced to children for the first time! Inspire the next generation of leading voices by inviting them to listen to and learn from the Black leaders of yesterday and today. The voices chosen represent an equal number of men and women, historical and modern figures, across a variety of disciplines. WashingtonDr. Martin Luther King, JrJohn LewisStokely CarmichaelJames BaldwinStacey AbramsToni MorrisonKatherine JohnsonJay-ZGladys Mae WestFaith RinggoldAyo Tometi ![]() A vibrant illustration of the speaker completes the picture.Through the included quotes, kids gain an age-appropriate understanding of the strides made in the ongoing journey for equality, from the early days of sound recording to modern day.Lift Every Voice and Change features the voices of:Booker T. ![]() Aimed at children ages 7-12, a succinct profile of the speaker alongside an explanation of the significance of the quote and moment provide the context for each audio clip. Powerful sound clips from twelve Black leaders amplified by bold illustrations and background facts illuminate pivotal moments of Black history in America.With the touch of the button, hear impactful quotes spoken by inspiring Black Americans in primary source audio files. Washington Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr John Lewis Stokely Carmichael James Baldwin Stacey Abrams Toni Morrison Katherine Johnson Jay-Z Gladys Mae West Faith Ringgold and Ayo Tometi. Lift Every Voice and Change is a boldly illustrated children’s book featuring powerful sound clips from twelve inspiring Black Americans, from the early 20th century to present day, including Booker T. ![]()
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