... ) smile." Why would they smile? Having such a painful past, Dunbar seems to want, not to forget it, but to stop opening the wound that is Black history. He recognizes the great pain he has gone through, and feels it is not everyone's business to dig around that history. His people are not a ... above Harlem." His mention of being above, his ascent is more than geographical movement. As he moves upward, he gains freedom, and understanding. He is not like those around him. When the speaker is up on the hill, at school, he is with people who are more free. As Hughes says, "that's American ....

• Word Count: 1210
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

... main mission was to help enlighten people on the racial issues that were before them (Berry 5). At that time, this man was only the second black person to make a living as a writer (Harper 5). His name was Langston Hughes, and he crossed numerous racial barriers and gained widespread popularity while ... criticizing racism. Shaped by his parents, childhood, and life experiences, Langston Hughes became one of the most influential Black Americans of his time. Langston Hughes was born February 1, 1902, to James and Carrie Hughes. James Hughes had a law degree, but was unable ... that it was...

• Word Count: 1218
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

... better life but compete against each other for the insurance money given to Mama after her husband's death. The son of Mama, Walter, dreams of being a rich black man by investing the money in a liquor store. His sister, Beneatha, wants to use the money to finish school, so she can pursue her life as a ... the money to buy a home and leave their run down house in the ghetto. Their frustration is obtained from their dreams being deferred and the emotions burst like an exploding time bomb. Walter is a struggling father. He wishes for only the best in his family. He dislikes being a chauffe...

• Word Count: 926
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School