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All Americans are asked to show their respect for their freedoms and their country by standing while the national anthem is being played. Americans do not always express their respect in words, so they do it through their actions. Ways of showing respect for the country can be done in many different ways. Some people thank soldiers or raise money for veterans, while others simply stand for the playing of our national anthem. Standing for the playing of the national anthem is a sign of respect…

and cool jazz incorporated fast tempos from African American cultures with European harmonies in order to create new music, representing the existing ethnic diversity in the US. The sociocultural environment of Harlem allowed for African American musicians to gather and produce bebop music by drawing from their folk rhythms and other sounds. The intricate arrangements of cool jazz represented a style of music more “commercially viable” for Americans in the early twentieth century. Musicians from…

had the time and the money to do other things. Entertainment became a big part of every American life. It did matter if they were seeking Jazz, Blues, Drama or a good read, entertainment was around every corner. African American during this time began fleeing to the North in belief that they will find acceptance and employment. Instead they found racism, hardship and harassment. In the 1920s African American began expressing their sorrow and oppression in their literature, music and dance. This…

country nor the poorest person on Earth can deny that living in a utopian society is a dream come true. Such society is the one that possessed perfect qualities. Tato Laviera’s poem AmeRican is written around a main theme of the creation of the most idealized society. Laviera names the society AmeRican, a combination of American and Puerto Rican. In order to convey his message to the readers, Laviera makes use of literary devices that enhanced his poem. In addition, Laviera uses repetition to…

The Harlem Renaissance was created for the simple purpose of letting African Americans express themselves through music, art, and poetry. At the time, African Americans weren’t violent in any nature, as they were prone to use art and music as their weapon to stand their ground and show the world the beautiful things they can create to overcome the hatred. But how did music and art keep the Harlem Renaissance alive for so long? Was it the culture and foundation? Or was it leading the world into a…

Harlem Renaissance was a period in which African American arts were celebrated with vivacity through prominent individuals. This was the result of, “… the Great Migration of African Americans from rural to urban spaces and from South to North… [which] opened up socioeconomic opportunities and developing race pride” (Gale). The reason for the movement was due to “economic depression… and racial tension” (Songs of the Soul). These African Americans migrated to metropolises such as New York,…

The Harlem Renaissance was a movement that started in New York City during World War I and continued into the 1930’s. It was an African American movement, which was also known as the “New Negro Movement”. Many African American’s were sick and tired of the way they were being treated by white Americans and used many forms of art to express and represent who they were and what was happening in their culture. The Jim Crow laws and white supremacy were becoming too much for many to handle, which is…

genders, backgrounds and statuses have had their hand in shaping it. American pride is so much…

when one diminishes the value of art in this way they may be blind to its power. Art can expose us to the social issues we may not be as aware of and push us to resolve those issues. Art can give voice to those who may not be able to in other forms express their emotions. It humanizes their experiences and showcases the emotions behind them. Art can sometimes even shock and impel us into a reaction. Artists like Suheir Hammad and Helen Reddy have used their art to voice their experiences and…

1. No, I was not aware of the historical practices of discrimination against African Americans in real estate. Not being aware of the history it caused me to conduct a research about why real estate was difficult for African Americans. I never really experienced race or segregation where I grew up unless I traveled out from my hometown. This is because I lived in an area that was heavily populated with Hispanics/ Mexicans, which I never really saw any other race/culture in my hometown. 2. The…