On June 5, 1928, poet and civil rights leader James Weldon Johnson released God’s Trombones: Seven Negro Sermons in Verse. The collection celebrated the power of Black spiritual oratory and reflected Johnson’s deep reverence for the African American church tradition. By capturing the cadence, rhythm, and style of Black preachers, Johnson elevated vernacular expression into formal poetry. This work remains a cornerstone of the Harlem Renaissance and showcased how Black spirituality could be translated into enduring literary art.
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