The African- American Community has been blessed with a multitude of scholars. Two of those scholars include Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du bois. Both of these men, had a vision for African- Americans. They wanted to see the advancement of their race of people. These great leaders just had diff...
The Harlem Renaissance was a turning point for many African Americans. A large volume of literature was written specifically, for this group, during this era. For the first time, African Americans were being told that it was ok to be proud of who they were. This new idea was big in many types ...
"Desiree's "Baby" is a short story of love, prejudice and rejection, a story with a gracious beginning that slowly turns to reveal an uglier side of human relations. The social ideology in "Desiree's Baby" is powerful and dangerous and holds no escape for any character. Armand, Desiree, and their ...
SECTION 1 - Short Answer 1) Ida B. Wells maintained her anti-lynching campaign throughout her life despite her constant fear of death by her oppressors. When the entire passage is taken into context, it explains her actions and the amazing courage that she possessed. "I felt that one had better d...
What is race? For many people, race is defined as the color of your skin, but in fact, this term has a variety of meanings. Some of these come up often in everyday life, as we discuss "the human race." Other meanings are used on government forms, as when Americans record which race they belong to fo...