K. Mélanie Edwards is the only child of Mildred and Hedley Vivian Edwards. Her mother, Mildred Edwards née Johnson, was the only child of John Rosamond and Nora Floyd Johnson. John Rosamond Johnson and his brother James Weldon Johnston were born in Jacksonville, Florida. They were both composers and educators and are known for their collaborative anthem "Lift Every Voice and Sing."
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