The Autobiography Of An ExColored Man Author:James Weldon Johnson The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man was written by James Weldon Johnson who was an important 20th century author, journalist and poet. As one of the early American civil rights leaders he became a major figure in the Harlem Renaissance. This classic publication is James Weldon Johnson's autobiography, and is an excellent resource for those le... more »arning about the earliest days of the civil rights movement and a classic tale of how an individual can overcome and achieve what they set their mind to.« less