James Weldon Johnson (1871-1938) was an African American poet, composer and civil rights activist during the Harlem Renaissance. He was raised in the South and educated at Atlanta University where he received a bachelor's degree. Johnson was a multitalented figure in and outside of the Black community. Over the course of his illustrious career he worked as a principal, lawyer, and a United States consul for President Theodore Roosevelt. He was also a leader of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and helped compose "Lift Every Voice and Sing," the Black national anthem.

A pivotal story about racial identity and the dangerous byproducts of white supremacy. The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man, by James Weldon Johnson, explores the inner turmoil of a biracial man and his undeniable truth. It's a compelling narrative that confronts many privileges and disparities within the African American community.