W. E. B. Du Bois

Author Jean Toomer who is considered one of the Great American authors, wrote during the Harlem Renaissance period. Particularly, in his work titled Cane, written in 1923 we can see evidence of the characteristics, themes and style identified with the Harlem Renaissance movement which was an extant in American letters between 1914 and the mid-1930’s. As a representative of such a movement, Jean Toomer then remains one of the most identifiable and iconic writers of his time. Toomer was an…

Frederick Douglass Frederick Douglass, Born a slave, was a man who changed the way we think. He was a man who supported Women's rights in the 19th century, which was a new concept in the Americas. He believed that Women’s lives were similar to African American rights in terms of equality. He lived a life worth remembering because he changed generations during and after his time. He gave people a reason to listen, which many African Americans at the time were unable to do. Douglass got their…

Langston Hughes is a well-known African American Poet. Hughes had many literary talents he wrote short stories, novel, screenplays, plays, autobiographer, and children’s books. Hughes also had a very powerful voice which encourages many people to follow him. Langston devoted a lot of his literatures to the economics, politicians, and social issues that were going in the world. He was also a very important figure in the Harlem Renaissance. Langston Hughes grew up in a time period during racial…

The African American race is a group amongst many that faces difficulty in finding success through their art whether they are musicians, artists, writers, or dramatists. To make a change for themselves, there have been African American individuals who have united to establish movements with their motive being to seek liberation. Of the various movements formed, the Black Arts Movement was very popular. Unlike most articles, Larry Neal’s The Black Arts Movement was an effective piece that…

Throughout modern history, media coverage has had a profound impact on the public’s opinion on diverse subjects. Through various writing and visual techniques, journalists portray their values and beliefs on pressing topics, such as political activism. In the 1960s, African American civil rights activism reached unprecedented numbers, which prompted a rise in polarizing reception. The March on Washington and the Montgomery to Selma march were two of the most monumental moments in the black civil…

To whom it may concern, To maintain a government and society run by the citizens of this country, citizens must participate in it to better understand and be familiar with your community and country. Booker T. Washington was a good example because he was a very powerful speaker and he knew how to persuade both black and white individual communities, he also founded the institute to teach African American teachers who devoted their lives to teach the young. Booker T. Washington did a lot for our…

In the essay “Langston Hughes 1902-1967” the author addresses Hughes as a writer during the Harlem Renaissance. During a time when many African American intellectuals emerged though the arts, Langston Hughes stood alone. Hughes’ works addressed the frustrations and difficulties of life as a lower-class African American. The upper and middle class African Americans often criticized Hughes’ works because they addressed imperfections in the African American society. Upper and middle class African…

to share their experiences as they are discovering who they are. It also helps all of us to see others as they are. This is intended to synthesize readings and lectures about two key concepts: Erving Goffman’s self-presentation research and W.E.B. Du Bois’ explanation of double consciousness. From this point of arrival, a formal personal essay marks the beginning of our shared discussions about children and childhood with a goal that participants grasp the meaning of being/becoming authentically…

The article I read was Charles Jarmon’s, “E. Franklin Frazier’s Sociology of Race and Class in Black America,” from the spring 2013 Edition of The Black Scholar. Jarmon’s article was found using the Infotrac College Edition database. The aim of the article was to observe the origins of Frazier’s sociology career in connection to Howard University, discuss his views on and contribution to understanding the socioeconomic situation of blacks in the United States, and lastly to discuss his view of…

“Du Bois thoughts on black history” Du Bois (William Edward Burghardt Du Bois) was one of the most influential leaders of the first half of the twentieth century. Du Bois had many beliefs regarding black history. His main belief being that equality amongst blacks and whites was of utmost importance. While demonstrating equality, he also expressed the differences and had said that people were being divided into 'races' which led to the question "What is a race? It is a vast family of human beings…