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“The peculiar fascination which the South held over my imagination and my limited capital decided me in favor of Atlanta University; so about the last of September I bade farewell to the friends and scenes of my boyhood and boarded a train for the South.”

Quote by James Weldon Johnson

Book:The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man

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The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man

This novel is a first-person account of a man who passes as white in a society that is deeply divided along racial lines. The story delves into the complexities of his life, his struggle for self-identity, and the challenges he faces as he navigates the complexities of the post-Civil War South. more

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James Weldon Johnson

James Weldon Johnson was an American author, poet, musician, and civil rights activist. He is known for his poetry, novels, and musical compositions, and was a significant figure in the American civil rights movement. more

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