Bernice Johnson Reagon

American singer, composer, and activist (1942–2024)
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Bernice Johnson Reagon
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Bernice Johnson Reagon

Summary

Bernice Johnson Reagon is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Dougherty County[2]. She was born on October 4, 1942[3]. She died in Washington, D.C.[4]. She died on July 16, 2024[5]. She worked as a singer[6], composer[7], and historian[8]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (361 views/month, #7,215 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Dougherty County[2], Bernice Johnson Reagon…
  • Bernice Johnson Reagon passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Bernice Johnson Reagon was born on October 4, 1942[3].
  • Bernice Johnson Reagon died on July 16, 2024[5].
  • Among Bernice Johnson Reagon's spouses was Cordell Reagon[10].
  • A child of Bernice Johnson Reagon was Toshi Reagon[11].
  • Bernice Johnson Reagon held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Bernice Johnson Reagon is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[13].
  • Bernice Johnson Reagon's professions included singer[6].
  • Bernice Johnson Reagon worked as a composer[7].
  • Bernice Johnson Reagon worked as a historian[8].
  • Bernice Johnson Reagon was employed by American University[14].
  • Among Bernice Johnson Reagon's employers was National Museum of American History[15].
  • Bernice Johnson Reagon's education included a stint at Howard University[16].
  • Bernice Johnson Reagon was educated at Spelman College[17].
  • Bernice Johnson Reagon's education included a stint at Albany State University[18].
  • Bernice Johnson Reagon was educated at Monroe Comprehensive High School[19].
  • Bernice Johnson Reagon received the National Humanities Medal[20].
  • Bernice Johnson Reagon received the Thomas Merton Award[21].
  • Bernice Johnson Reagon received the Candace Award[22].
  • Bernice Johnson Reagon received the MacArthur Fellows Program[23].
  • Bernice Johnson Reagon received the Charles Frankel Prize[24].
  • Bernice Johnson Reagon received the Heinz Award[25].
  • Bernice Johnson Reagon was a member of The Freedom Singers[26].
  • Bernice Johnson Reagon was a member of Sweet Honey in the Rock[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Dougherty County[2], Bernice Johnson Reagon… she was born on October 4, 1942[3]. She is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[13].

Education

Educated at Howard University[16], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1867[30], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[31]; Spelman College[17], a historically black college or university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1881[34]; Albany State University[18], a historically black college or university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1903[37]; and Monroe Comprehensive High School[19], a high school[38], in United States[39], founded in 1940[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer[6], composer[7], and historian[8]. Employers include American University[14], a private university[41], in United States[42], founded in 1893[43] and National Museum of American History[15], a history museum[44], in United States[45], founded in 1964[46], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[47].

Recognition

Awards received include National Humanities Medal[20], an award[48], in United States[49], founded in 1988[50]; Thomas Merton Award[21], an award[51], in United States[52], founded in 1972[53]; Candace Award[22], an award[54], in United States[55]; MacArthur Fellows Program[23], a science award[56], in United States[57], founded in 1981[58]; Charles Frankel Prize[24], an award[59], in United States[60], founded in 1988[61]; and Heinz Award[25], a science award[62], founded in 1993[63].

Personal Life

Bernice Johnson Reagon was married to Cordell Reagon[10]. A child of her was Toshi Reagon[11].

Death and Burial

Bernice Johnson Reagon died on July 16, 2024[5]. She passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].

Why It Matters

Bernice Johnson Reagon ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (361 views/month, #7,215 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64] She is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]

FAQs

Where was Bernice Johnson Reagon born?

Bernice Johnson Reagon's place of birth was Dougherty County[2].

Where did Bernice Johnson Reagon die?

Bernice Johnson Reagon died in Washington, D.C.[4].

Who was Bernice Johnson Reagon married to?

Bernice Johnson Reagon's spouses include Cordell Reagon[10].

What did Bernice Johnson Reagon do for work?

Bernice Johnson Reagon worked as singer[6], composer[7], and historian[8].

Where did Bernice Johnson Reagon go to school?

Bernice Johnson Reagon was educated at Howard University[16], Spelman College[17], Albany State University[18], and Monroe Comprehensive High School[19].

What awards did Bernice Johnson Reagon receive?

Honors received include National Humanities Medal[20], Thomas Merton Award[21], Candace Award[22], and MacArthur Fellows Program[23].

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  21. [13] ↑ . Notable Black American Women. wikidata.org.
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  36. [63] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [64] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [65] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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