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Bernice Johnson Reagon

Bernice Johnson Reagon was an American singer, composer, historian, songwriter and scientist (1942–2024). She was born at Dougherty County and died at Washington, D.C.

Also recorded as Bernice J. Reagon; Bernice Johnson.

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Identity and origins

The authorities additionally record the headings Bernice J. Reagon and Bernice Johnson. Her recorded language was English.

She married Cordell Reagon. One child is recorded: Toshi Reagon.

Formation and teaching

Bernice Johnson Reagon studied at Howard University, Spelman College, Albany State University and Monroe Comprehensive High School.

Career and activity

She was employed by American University and National Museum of American History. She belonged to The Freedom Singers and Sweet Honey in the Rock.

Recognition and collections

Bernice Johnson Reagon received National Humanities Medal, Thomas Merton Award, Candace Award, MacArthur Fellows Program, Charles Frankel Prize and Heinz Award.

Identity

Bernice Johnson Reagon is recorded as having received National Humanities Medal, Thomas Merton Award and Candace Award. Bernice Johnson Reagon is recorded as singer, composer, historian, songwriter and scientist. Bernice Johnson Reagon is recorded with the citizenship of United States.

Activity and practice

Bernice Johnson Reagon is recorded as having studied at Howard University, Spelman College and Albany State University.

Authority records

The identifiers under which Bernice Johnson Reagon may be traced in institutional catalogues.

Bernice Johnson Reagon is established in the international name authorities as Wikidata Q162209.

In detail

Bernice Johnson Reagon studied at Howard University, Spelman College and Albany State University. the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are a cappella and gospel.

Employment is recorded with American University and National Museum of American History. Membership is recorded of The Freedom Singers and Sweet Honey in the Rock.

Distinctions recorded are National Humanities Medal, Thomas Merton Award, Candace Award and MacArthur Fellows Program.

Chronology

  1. 1942Bernice Johnson Reagon born at Dougherty County.
  2. 1942Bernice Johnson Reagon was born in 1942 at Dougherty County.
  3. 2024Bernice Johnson Reagon died at Washington, D.C..
  4. 2024Bernice Johnson Reagon died in 2024 at Washington, D.C..

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Bernice Johnson Reagon”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q162209: Bernice Johnson Reagon

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