
CR Episode 142: The Poetry of James Weldon Johnson
Critical Readings · Critical Readings
September 12, 202243m 22s
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Show Notes
The panel reads three stirring poems by the American diplomat, activist, author, poet, and professor James Weldon Johnson, examining the theological symbolism and social commentary in "The Creation", "Listen, Lord", and "Lift Every Voice and Sing".