Rep. Lawson Introduces the James Weldon Johnson Commemorative Coin Act Honoring Renowned Lyricist
April 08, 2022
April 08, 2022
WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Al Lawson, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
US. Rep. Al Lawson (FL-05) introduced the James Weldon Johnson Commemorative Coin Act that would honor the life and accomplishments of James Weldon Johnson by creating commemorative coins with his image. Johnson, a Jacksonville native, is the writer of the Black National Anthem, "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing." He also made transformative contributions to the Civil Rights Movement, the Ha . . .
US. Rep. Al Lawson (FL-05) introduced the James Weldon Johnson Commemorative Coin Act that would honor the life and accomplishments of James Weldon Johnson by creating commemorative coins with his image. Johnson, a Jacksonville native, is the writer of the Black National Anthem, "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing." He also made transformative contributions to the Civil Rights Movement, the Ha . . .