This book offers a rare glimpse into the life and times of Hon. Ja. Johnson, a prominent African American politician and civil rights activist in the late 19th and early 20th century. Based on a partial copy of his personal archives, the book includes selected letters, speeches, and travelogues that cover Johnson's speeches on race, education, and democracy, as well as his travels to Europe, Africa, and Asia. The book is a tribute to a visionary leader who fought for justice and equality in a tumultuous era of American history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.