Posts from April 2024

April 23, 2024

- Damaged Heritage: Anti-Racism Text at St. Luke in the Fields; Click Here.

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April 23, 2024

- Damaged Heritage: Anti-Racism Text at St. Luke in the Fields; Click Here.

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April 4, 2024

- J. Chester Johnson's "Night" Featured by Carnegie Hill Village. Click Here.

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Posts from March 2024

March 3, 2024

- J. Chester Johnson Named To Board of Advisors For Poetry Outreach Center. Click Here To Read More.

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Posts from October 2023

October 8, 2023

- For Recent Conversation Among Descendants of the Elaine Race Massacre 104 Years Later Click Here.

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Posts from August 2023

August 12, 2023

- J. Chester Johnson Discusses His Poem, "St. Paul’s Chapel", At Manhattan’s Church of the Heavenly Rest. Click Here.

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Posts from April 2023

April 3, 2023

- J. Chester Johnson Interviewed by Tavis Smiley. Click Here.

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Posts from January 2023

January 25, 2023

- For Cornelius Eady’s Interview of J. Chester Johnson for Poets House/WBAI, Click Here.

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January 25, 2023

- For Cornelius Eady’s Interview of J. Chester Johnson for Poets House/WBAI, Click Here.

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Posts from December 2022

December 20, 2022

- For NPR Article on Elaine and Tulsa Race Massacres, Click Here.

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Posts from September 2022

September 24, 2022

- HNN Publishes Article by J. Chester Johnson on Father of Black Liberation Theology. Click Here.

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September 10, 2022

- Favorable Review of "Damaged Heritage" in Current Issue of American Book Review. Click here to read.

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Posts from April 2022

April 28, 2022

- Damaged Heritage Placed On Selective Goodreads’ List of Best Nonfiction Books. Click Here for Details.

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April 25, 2022

- Damaged Heritage Motivates Nationwide Talks on Social Justice and Racial Equity. Click Here for Details.

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April 18, 2022

- J. Chester Johnson Discovers Another Consequential Race Massacre. Click Here.

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April 11, 2022

- Video of J. Chester Johnson’s Presentation at Johnson House Historic Site (Underground Railroad). Click Here.

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April 10, 2022

- Book Review from Green Mountains Review of Damaged Heritage. Click Here.

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Posts from October 2021

October 20, 2021

- J. Chester Johnson’s Article on Best American Poetry Blog About Publishing in a Pandemic. Click Here.

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October 4, 2021

- Crystal Bridges Museum Features Elaine Massacre and J. Chester Johnson. Click Here.

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Posts from September 2021

September 15, 2021

- Cornelius Eady and J. Chester Johnson Discuss Their 9/11 Poetry On BCR’s Inaugural Poetry Podcast. Click Here.

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Posts from August 2021

August 18, 2021

- LitHub: J. Chester Johnson Interviewed for ‘Keen On’ Podcast About Damaged Heritage, click here.

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Posts from March 2021

March 25, 2021

- Literary Hub Publishes Article and Excerpt From Damaged Heritage by J. Chester Johnson, click here.

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Posts from December 2020

December 9, 2020

- Published Profile for J. Chester Johnson in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, click here.

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Posts from October 2020

October 16, 2020

- For a video presentation and discussion of Damaged Heritage with J. Chester Johnson, hosted by The Center for Reconciliation, click here.

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Posts from July 2020

July 23, 2020

- For a video presentation to the Washington National Cathedral, D. C., by J. Chester Johnson on Damaged Heritage: The Elaine Race Massacre and A Story of Reconciliation, click here.

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Posts from June 2020

June 19, 2020

- For a conversation through Trinity Church Wall Street on Damaged Heritage by J. Chester Johnson between Dr. Catherine Meeks and the author, click here.

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June 18, 2020

- For an interview on racial reconciliation between J. Chester Johnson, whose grandfather participated in the Elaine Race Massacre, and Sheila L. Walker, whose forebears were victims, click here.

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Posts from May 2020

May 18, 2020

- For a video presentation to The Carter Center by J. Chester Johnson on his latest book, Damaged Heritage, click here.

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Posts from January 2020

January 12, 2020

- To review selections on the Elaine Race Massacre and Elaine Massacre Memorial, click here.

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January 12, 2020

- Review of Now And Then: Selected Longer Poems by J. Chester Johnson appears in BigCityLit (Autumn/Winter edition). To read the review, click here.

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Posts from December 2019

December 8, 2019

- Damaged Heritage: The Elaine Race Massacre and A Story of Reconciliation, written by J. Chester Johnson, will be published by Pegasus Books on May 5, 2020. Click here for book cover image and more information.

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Posts from October 2019

October 6, 2019

- J. Chester Johnson, one of fifteen authors, was featured at the Harvard Alumni Authors’ Book Fair. Click here for more information.

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Posts from September 2019

September 16, 2019

- Interview by NPR of J. Chester Johnson and Kyle Miller on the Elaine Race Massacre and Memorial. For the interview, click here.

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Posts from July 2019

July 29, 2019

- AP Story of the Elaine Race Massacre Features Interview With J. Chester Johnson. Click Here For More Information.

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Posts from May 2019

May 7, 2019

- J. Chester Johnson Spoke at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC on Sunday, June 30th, 2019. Click Here For More Information.

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Posts from March 2019

March 18, 2019

- J. Chester Johnson Interviewed on Podcast for ‘Things Not Seen’ Program. Click Here For More Information.

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Posts from January 2019

January 14, 2019

- Poem by J. Chester Johnson Embedded in DeWoody Art. Click Here For More Information.

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Posts from October 2018

October 29, 2018

- J. Chester Johnson Presented At The Troubadour And At Grosvenor Chapel Click here for more details.

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Posts from September 2018

September 26, 2018

- J. Chester Johnson Speaks at London’s Troubadour on Monday, Oct. 15th. Click here for more details.

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Posts from August 2018

August 20, 2018

- J. Chester Johnson discusses Auden, the Psalms, and Me at several locations in London and also in Oxford. Click here for more information.

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August 17, 2018

- A Talk by J.Chester Johnson on Auden, The Psalms, and Me at Southwark Cathedral, London, UK. Click Here for further details.

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Posts from June 2018

June 25, 2018

- Book review of Auden, the Psalms, and Me by the international literary journal, The Arkansas International. Click here for the review.

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Posts from April 2018

April 24, 2018

- Book review of Auden, the Psalms, and Me is posted on the website of the Florida Diocese of the Episcopal Church. Click here to read.

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April 23, 2018

- The magazine, Talisman, Recently Reviewed Auden, The Psalms, And Me. Click here for the review.

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Posts from March 2018

March 9, 2018

- Review of J. Chester Johnson Presentation: Literary Matters. Click here for more information.

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Posts from February 2018

February 18, 2018

- American Book Review features poetry of J. Chester Johnson. Click here for details.

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Posts from January 2018

January 30, 2018

- J. Chester Johnson Makes Three Presentations As McMichael Lecturer. Click here for presentations.

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January 18, 2018

- J. Chester Johnson appears as guest for National Radio Interviews on “Ed Tyll Show” of Starcom Radio Network. Click here for interview.

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Posts from December 2017

December 22, 2017

- On Oct. 29th, 2017, J. Chester Johnson read from and discussed his two newest books at Poets House with an introduction and commentary by Cornelius Eady. Click here for audio presentation of the event.

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Posts from October 2017

October 11, 2017

- Video for Auden, the Psalms, and Me authored by J. Chester Johnson. Click here for access.

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Posts from September 2017

September 12, 2017

- J. Chester Johnson Is Interviewed on the Televised ‘In The Arena’ Program. Click here for the interview.

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Posts from August 2017

August 14, 2017

- Upcoming Events for the Two 2017 Books by J. Chester Johnson. Click here for information.

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Posts from April 2017

April 25, 2017

- Distinguished Alumnus J. Chester Johnson Spoke on April 26th & 27th, 2017 at the University of Arkansas. Click here for more information.

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Posts from March 2017

March 2, 2017

- Reflection and Reconciliation: The Elaine Race Massacre – Delta Cultural Center, Helena, Arkansas on Sunday, April 23, 2017 Click here for more information.

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March 1, 2017

- MULTI-MEDIA PERFORMANCE: PERSONA VOICES FROM THE LITERARY WORK, “ELAINE RACE MASSACRE,” WRITTEN BY J. CHESTER JOHNSON Was Held At Trinity Church: SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH. Click here for more information.

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Posts from February 2017

February 5, 2017

- J. Chester Johnson Signs "In The Rows". Click here for more information.

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Posts from November 2016

November 7, 2016

- J. Chester Johnson With Display of His Iconic Poem “St. Paul’s Chapel” Click here for more information.

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November 7, 2016

- J. Chester Johnson Reads Poetry at Deborah Danner's Memorial Click here for more information.

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Posts from September 2016

September 20, 2016

- J. Chester Johnson reads his poem, "St. Paul's Chapel," at the Calling of the Names ceremony 15 years after 9/11. Click here for more information.

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September 14, 2016

- J. Chester Johnson is featured in NBC New York article. Click for more information.

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Posts from June 2016

June 13, 2016

- J. Chester Johnson appeared at the Cornelia St. Café, 29 Cornelia Street, West Village, NYC; 6:00PM, Sunday, June 26th. Click for more information.

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Posts from May 2016

May 10, 2016

- Based on multiple requests, the serialized article, Evanescence: The Elaine Race Massacre, published in Green Mountains Review, is being reposted. Click here to access the composite, complete article.

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Posts from March 2016

March 18, 2016

- J. Chester Johnson read his poetry at the main NYU bookstore, 8th St./Broadway, in New York, 6:00PM, Thursday, April 14. Click for more information.

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Posts from January 2016

January 26, 2016

- Appearance at Heavenly Rest Episcopal Church, 90th and Fifth Avenue, Manhattan, NYC, on Thursday, Feb. 25th, at 6:30PM. For more information, click to blog.

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January 25, 2016

- Moderator for reading/discussion by Reginald Dwayne Betts at Trinity Wall Street, Parish Center, 2 Rector Street, NYC, on Sunday, Feb. 21st, 2016. Click here for commentary on Betts’ poetry by J. Chester Johnson.

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Posts from December 2015

December 22, 2015

- Presentation at 9/11 Tribute Center (Ground Zero in New York City), Tuesday, December 15, 2015 (click here for photos and more information)

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Posts from September 2015

September 4, 2015

- “For Conduct and Innocents” A Multimedia Performance, Based On The Drama In Verse By J. Chester Johnson (click for more information, performance and text)
Took place on October 18, 2015 at Trinity Church, New York, NY

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Posts from August 2015

August 12, 2015

- Posted on The Best American Poetry Blog – "Working with W. H. Auden: Illuminating Interview with J. Chester Johnson in ILLUMINATIONS"

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Posts from June 2015

June 26, 2015

- J. Chester Johnson interview in ILLUMINATIONS Magazine (click for more information and interview)

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Posts from April 2015

April 24, 2015

- Lecture on Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Theologian and Martyr (click for more information and written remarks)
Took place at Trinity Wall Street, Broadway and Wall, NYC, Sunday, June 14, 2015

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Posts from March 2015

March 6, 2015

- Ricks On Dylan (Bob, Not Thomas), published in Literary Matters (click for more information and full article)

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Posts from February 2015

February 10, 2015

- Click for info, written remarks and audio of "Poetry: Uniting Commerce and Verse to Enhance Life and Work"
Panel discussion held on March 4th at Poets House, NY, NY sponsored by the Senior Committee of the Harvard Business School Club of New York

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Posts from January 2015

January 20, 2015

- Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. with a sermon at Trinity Wall Street, January 18th, 2015
Click on link above to watch video. Provided by Trinity Wall Street.

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January 16, 2015

- “Auden: Defender at Dusk,” published by Green Mountains Review in late 2014. (click for more information and full article)

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Posts from December 2014

December 10, 2014

- Article in THE EPISCOPAL NEW YORKER (click for more information and full article)
“After Sins of the Fathers, Steps Toward Reconciliation,” written by Lynn Goswick

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Posts from October 2014

October 14, 2014

- Upcoming: J. Chester Johnson will be interviewed by Ann Cefola
in the June, 2015 edition of the literary journal, Illuminations.

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Posts from September 2014

September 19, 2014

- Downtown Panel Will Tackle Legacy of One of Nation's Deadliest Race Riots
By Irene Plagianos on DNAinfo New York

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Posts from August 2014

August 7, 2014

- Symposium on The Elaine Race Massacre: The Racial Conflagration That Changed American History
Held on Saturday, September 20th, 2014, at St. Paul's Chapel, New York, NY (See details on Blog)

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Posts from May 2014

May 30, 2014

- "In The Rows": A Poetic Tribute

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Posts from March 2014

March 3, 2014

- A Massacre in Arkansas: Facing Love and History
Published on Best American Poetry Blog

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Posts from November 2013

November 11, 2013

- Johnson Was Featured Poet at Kairos Poetry Café – November 17, 2013
St. John's Lutheran Church, 81 Christopher Street, New York, NY

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Posts from October 2013

October 22, 2013

- Mogadishu and Verse
Tom Sleigh at the Center for the Humanities, CUNY Graduate Center. Article Published in Literary Matters

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Posts from July 2013

July 15, 2013

- Becoming and Unbecoming Henri Faust, Part I
A four-part series of articles published on Best American Poetry Blog

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July 15, 2013

- Becoming and Unbecoming Henri Faust, Part II

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July 15, 2013

- Becoming and Unbecoming Henri Faust, Part III

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July 15, 2013

- Becoming and Unbecoming Henri Faust, Part IV

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July 12, 2013

- If One Note Is Missing: C. D. Wright’s One With Others
Published in Literary Matters

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Posts from February 2013

February 26, 2013

- Evanescence: The Elaine Race Massacre
Appeared on Green Mountains Review in four installments.

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Posts from January 2013

January 18, 2013

- On Working With W. H. Auden On The Psalms
One of six articles which recently appeared on Best American Poetry Blog.

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January 15, 2013

- Auden On Prayer Book Revision: No More Mr. Nice Guy?
One of six articles which recently appeared on Best American Poetry Blog.

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January 14, 2013

- Writing Verse About 9/11
One of six articles which recently appeared on Best American Poetry Blog.

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January 13, 2013

- The Double Life For Poets
One of six articles which recently appeared on Best American Poetry Blog.

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January 12, 2013

- Return Of The Epic
Published on Best American Poetry Blog.

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January 11, 2013

- A Case For Elastic Rhyme
Published on Best American Poetry Blog.

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