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After the first form of ‘American’ entertainment rose to popularity in the 1840’s known as the Minstrel Show, the African American race faced new forms of bigotry not alike from the injustice they had experienced for the past two centuries as a part of the transatlantic slave trade. Originally being encouraged by their slave traders, the roots of African music trace back to the 1600’s where slaves began singing and dancing to help maintain their physical condition and keep them from despair and…

The Harlem Renaissance occurred between the end of World War I and the middle of the 1930s where many blacks left the South to free themselves from the oppression. It was a period of cultural, social, and artistic explosion that took place in Harlem that showcased black writers, artists, musicians, photographers, poets, and scholars. It involved racial pride where blacks demanded g civil and political rights. One of the most well- known artists during this time was Langston Hughes. A lot of his…

(yourdictionary). The introduction to open sexual thought, drug use, and change of traditional culture were the beginning of the transition into the 1960 's. Many musicians came forward and changed the way music was made forever. Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and Bob Dylan paved a way towards new culture. The fashion and modeling industry was a complete turnaround after the 1950 's, due to the help of…

his own but spark the mind of others that could save the world, through his poetry. He was truly a one of a kind man that had one of the biggest contributions to the Harlem Renaissance. Langston Hughes had a very rough childhood. He was born in Joplin, Missouri on February 1, 1902. His father left the family shortly after Langston was born. His mom was also absent for most of his life. The majority…

taking real life experiences and putting them into words. Inspired by his time living in the New York neighborhood of Harlem and his familiarity with the racist attitudes of early twentieth century America, Langston Hughes, born february 1, 1902, in Joplin Missouri, wrote poems starting as an eighth grader. After being named editor of the yearbook and class poet his senior year of high school, he moved on to study at Columbia University in New York. However, after experiencing racial…

I have wanted to be a teacher for as long as I can remember. Growing up, I played “school” with my siblings, dolls and friends quite often. A huge part of my story is the fact that I was raised in Taiwan from the age of two until I came to the States for college. In Taiwan, the ability to speak English is extremely sought after. When I was in 6th grade, some of my Taiwanese neighbors asked me to teach English to their kids who were about my age. That is how I began my first “teaching” job. I…

The counterculture movement of the 1960s reflected an American society that was self-serving and un-patriotic to some, but to others, it was a reflection of a liberating and pleasure-seeking America. There were clear distinctions at this time between the “old” and the “new”. Baby boomers rejected the cultural standards of their parents because they wanted to pursue their own versions of happiness, but their parents’ generation believed that they were destroying the democratic ideals that…

Jimmy yet again created another group, called Jimmy James and the Blue Flames. In an attempt to put his name out there they played in many various Greenwich Village cafés and clubs. After a few months passed, Jimmy had an image that went with him; the phenomenal guitarist. Jimi was finally getting his foot in the door. In 1966 while Jimi was performing at a gig, Linda Keith spotted him. Linda was a British model and she was also dating the Rolling Stone’s guitarist, Keith Richards. She…

Paul and Little Richard are considered the Architects of rock and roll. Les Paul was one of the pioneers of the solid body electric guitar, which made the sound of rock and roll possible. (Wikipedia, Les Paul). The role of Queen is given to Janis Joplin, Stevie Nicks and most notably, Tina Turner. The Godmother of rock and roll is Sister Rosetta Tharpe. These musicians have made notable contributions to this music genre and have attained worldwide fame and success. (Wikipedia - Honorific…

Farm News Daily www.dailynews.com World’s Best News Daily -since 1988- THE REBELLION OF ANIMAL FARM NOW KNOWN AS “MANOR FARM” AGAINST HUMANS ENDED???!!! The Rebellion The animals struck against Mr.Jones Stories are told that the rebellion occurred when Mr.Jones-past farmer- struck against the animals with whips after he finds out they opened the shed full of food. That was the first act of the animals against humans. Once Mr. Johns fled they made rules as known as the…