In attaining this objective, this paper aims to discuss an exact period of African American cultural development in America, the 'Harlem Renaissance', an important period that substantially influenced the evolution of African American theater. It examines some of the factors that have contributed to the comparatively slow progression of African American theater as a subgroup of African American literature. Finally,...
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Racial Democracy? Situation Statement: As a student of African descent who was born and raised in predominantly Black communities, I am speaking to my fellow Brazilian peers (about 40 people) at the University Of Notre Dame who are predominantly white and wealthy who might think that, since Brazil is such an ethnically mixed country, people have equal opportunities regardless of...
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For centuries, designers have been using visual art to express their feelings, inform others, and communicate with the masses to spread their message. Evidence of visual art can be traced back to the prehistoric Era, where pictographs were painted on cave walls to convey information to one another as seen in the Magura Cave in France depicting animals, humans, and...
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Ayana Mathis once said, âIf there had never been the Great Migration there would never have been jazz, there would never have been Michelle Obama. A lot of amazing black people exist in this country because of the Great Migration. That's nation-building.â Ayana Mathis is an African American author who has written a few books on the Great Migration, like...
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Home to Harlem sold eleven thousand copies in the first two weeks of its publication, fifty thousand during its first year, and was the first best-seller written by a black writer in America. Nevertheless, its depiction of lower-class Harlemites did appall some of the American black leaders, most notoriously W.E.B. Du Bois. In his 1928 Crisis review, he wrote of...
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The Great Gatsby is a commentary on life in the 1920s as it pertains to prohibition and the racial injustice facing African Americans. It provides several instances of the underground use of alcohol and the general feeling of superiority among white people. F. Scott Fitzgerald uses Tom Buchanan to portray the way that many white people believed that African Americans...
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Currently, a persistent and highly structured racial hierarchy exists in the United States. Such a hierarchy has been central in the countryâs political development, from the countryâs founding, the longevity of African American slavery and Native American genocide, and the existence of Jim Crow laws and immigrant social segregation. The civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s fought against...
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The Harlem Renaissance was a time period when African Americans moved to Harlem, New York to be themselves and express their culture through literature, music stage, performance, and art. The Renaissance occurred from 1918 to the mid-1930s. In Mother to Son, the author depicts the struggle an African American mother faced with oppression and prejudice throughout her life. In the...
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The Significance of Duke Ellington Throughout the Harlem Renaissance, many individuals inspired and helped shape modern culture in countless ways. People such as Langston Hughes, Paul Robeson, Aaron Douglas, and Alain Locke all did amazing things for American culture in their own respected ways, but for me and many others Duke Ellington was the most influential of them all! From...
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A poet whose works inspired other Harlem Renaissance poets Nella Larsen composed a novel called Passing. Nella Larsen was an author during the Harlem Renaissance. The tale happens in Harlem in the 1920s. In the novel, there are two fundamental characters whose names are Irene Redfield and Clare Kendry. They were beloved companions growing up. Both Claire and Irene are...
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In âHarlem Renaissance,â Paul Tough discusses the importance of educating families in Harlem and he suggests that teaching better parenting techniques will stop the cycle of poverty for the children who live there. Tough discusses a program called âBaby College.â The three main points discussed are language introduction, the importance of a child staying in school, and punishment and discipline....
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âWhere is your humanity?â can be read on a large sign poking from the vast crowds of the police brutality protests in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Humanity seemingly has been hiding closely behind a colorblind criminal justice system. A criminal justice system is set in place to create and maintain racial inequality in nearly every way Americans move through society. As a...
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Modern contemporary artist Vanessa German reflects the idea that black people make themselves bright against the slaughter of our own names in a culture of a society that never visioned the Black Body into freedom, resources, or power. Just as Vanessa German empowers the black community by showing its resilience and voice, many artists during the Harlem Renaissance empowered the...
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 Jazz started in the late nineteenth and mid twentieth hundreds, and was created from the establishment of blues and jazz. Jazz is viewed as 'America's old style music'. Since the 1920s Jazz Age, jazz has gotten perceived as a method for melodic articulation. Jazz is arranged by swing and blue notes, call and reaction vocals, polyrhythms, and spontaneous creation. Jazz...
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During the 1920s and 1930s Harlem, New York became the capital for African Americans, attracting talented artists from across the country. Musicians, dancers, and poets were among those in search of a newfound life. In an era that produced bootleggers, speakeasies, and bathtub gin, Harlem was also home to some of the most notable nightclubs of all time. These nightclubs...
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As history progress, many accounts of literature are likely to be encountered by authors and directors who attempt to inform and invite us to live inside the world of slavery. Living inside the fiction we learn to discern truth from falsehood, good from evil, and learn to find who we are, where we are, and where we are going. The...
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 Duke Ellington was born in Washington, and with his music, he gained a national profile through his band's performances at the âCotton Clubâ in Harlem. Edward Kennedy âDukeâ Ellington is one of Americaâs significant composers. Ellingtonâs birth in 1999 brought in a lot of people interested in his kind of music for listeners, other musicians, and students alike. This research...
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Jazz was not originated on a specific day. It was created over time. According to Henry Louis, Jazz rose in the first decades of artistic gathering of a few components including ragtime band music, opera, and European classical music. When Africans were working in American farms they were prevented to talk to each other so that they could not make...
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In James Baldwin's thought-provoking essay, "Stranger in the Village," he delves into the profound experience of being an outsider in an unfamiliar environment. Baldwin recounts his time spent in a remote Swiss village, where he grapples with the complexities of race, identity, and the human condition. Through his introspective reflections and poignant observations, Baldwin explores themes of isolation, prejudice, and...
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In modern-day time, Detroit is the city with the highest illiteracy rate, while being the city populated with the most by black people. This is not a coincidence. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, illiteracy is the inability to read and write. Lack of funding, inadequate standardized testing, lack of discussion, inability by the government along with many more things are...
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To understand the issue of civil rights, we must go back to the root of the problem, or the first time civil rights were broken or not observed. The very first time slavery is believed to have begun according to history is in the beginning is the beginning of the 17th century. In 1619, the first set of Africans were...
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When Reverend Smiley, a white civil rights activist, entered Martin Luther Kingâs house in 1956, he proclaimed that âthe place is [was] an arsenal,â with several armed bodyguards positioned around the house. It may come as a surprise that Martin Luther King, who is seen as a key symbol of nonviolence, surrounded himself with guns. But King understood the reality...
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Introduction "Through My Eyes" is a powerful memoir written by Ruby Bridges, recounting her experience as a young African American girl who became a symbol of courage during the civil rights movement. In this literary criticism essay, we will explore the themes of resilience, empathy, and the power of education in Bridges' memoir. By analyzing her compelling storytelling, vivid imagery,...
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Brent Staples, a journalist, in his essay âJust Walk On Byâ explained through a personal story the perspective of how the American society has viewed and treated its African American male population. Society has put a negative label on African American men, they have been viewed constantly as a threat, and they also have been racially profiled more often than...
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Introduction: Lorraine Hansberry's play, 'A Raisin in the Sun,' explores several prominent themes that resonate with audiences even today. Among these themes, the pursuit of dreams and the search for identity stand out as central to the experiences of the Younger family. This theme analysis essay will delve into the significance of dreams and identity in the play, examining how...
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Introduction: Black Lives Matter is a powerful and influential movement that has gained significant attention in recent years. It emerged as a response to the persistent systemic racism and violence faced by Black individuals in various aspects of society. This essay aims to provide a comprehensive definition of the Black Lives Matter movement, exploring its origins, goals, and impact on...
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Introduction: Maya Angelou's essay, 'Momma, the Dentist and Me,' delves into her childhood experiences and the profound influence of her grandmother, whom she lovingly refers to as Momma. In this summary essay, we will provide an overview of the essay's key themes, memorable moments, and the lasting impact of Angelou's storytelling. Summary: 'Momma, the Dentist and Me' chronicles Angelou's childhood...
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Introduction: Maya Angelou's poignant essay, 'Momma, the Dentist, and Me,' explores themes of identity, racism, and resilience. In this critical essay, we will delve into the powerful storytelling, the significance of the characters, and the profound impact of Angelou's work in shedding light on the African American experience during the mid-20th century. The Power of Storytelling: Angelou's narrative prowess is...
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Eric Rothâs 1994 award-winning film, Forrest Gump explores racism in American society from the 1950s to the 1980s. In âForrest Gumpâ, it can be seen that African-American people experience severe prejudice through various protests and actions performed by white Americans. The prejudice African-Americans receive was highlighted through Forrestâs good friend Bubba, an organisation called the Black Panthers and protest called...
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The early onset of systematic oppression forced racism through laws and actions, the creation of the government, slavery, and the inadequate treatment of African Americans throughout time. A long-term effect can be seen in the treatment and statistics of African Americans over the years. In present-day America, the saying âMake America Great Againâ is seen everywhere among Donald Trumpâs supporters,...
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