Share

Bernice Johnson Reagon biography

1 photo

Quick Facts

Best Known For

Musician and historian Bernice Johnson Reagon was a civil rights activist known for her political songs.


Quiz

Think you know about Biography?

Answer questions and see how you rank against other players.

Play Now

Profile

Historian and musician Bernice Johnson Reagon became popular in the civil rights movement for her political songs, which incorporated traditional African and African-American music. In 1977 she established the Smithsonian's Program in Black American Culture.

© 2013 A+E Networks. All rights reserved.

Profile Connections
    Show More Connections
    Included In These Groups
    • Gap-Toothed Grinners

      They've been referred to as a sign of happiness, luck, good fortune, sexuality and wanderlust. Cultures all around the world have their take on gap teeth, and now—thanks to prominent figures who proudly flash the space in their smile—they're considered a mark of beauty and individuality. Here are a few of the stars who helped to make gap teeth fashionable, proving to men and women everywhere that they no longer need to be ashamed of their grins.

      View group

      Gap-Toothed Grinners 49 people in this group

    • Famous Libras 535 people in this group

    • Famous Black Activists

      African-Americans have a long history of activism in America, from fighting for the right to vote to pushing for integrated public spaces. Activists like Stokely Carmichael organized freedom rides, James Meredith fought to integrate blacks and whites at the University of Mississippi, and Rosa Parks instigated the Montgomery Bus Boycott. These protests were often legal and nonviolent, and made a powerful impact on civil rights in the United States. With the help of activists like these—and many others—the country slowly worked to acknowledge the basic rights and contributions of African-Americans. Activists outisde of the U.S. include Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela, who have fought against apartheid in South Africa. Learn more about the many black activists who fought against the odds in order to achieve equality.

      View group

      Famous Black Activists 133 people in this group

    See all related groups

    ADVERTISEMENT
    37800 37800
    profile id: 37800
    profile name: Bernice Johnson Reagon
    profile occupation:
    related profile id: 37800
    related profile name: Bernice Johnson Reagon
    related profile occupation:
    related profile img: /imported/images/Biography/Images/Profiles/R/Bernice-Johnson-Reagon-37800-1-402.jpg
    related profile URL: /people/bernice-johnson-reagon-37800
    profile
    pop
    Your Connections

    Sign in with Facebook to see how you and your friends are connected to famous icons.

    specific profile connection
    Your Friends' Connections
    specific friend connection

    ADVERTISEMENT

    Celebrity Connections

    Show More Connections
    Fact Check: We strive for accuracy and fairness. If you see something that doesn't look right, contact us!