Imperium in Imperio - Separation of the Black Race
“Sutton E. Griggs vision of a separate African-American nation in his novel “Imperium in Imperio” (1899) is reflected in Black Nationalist movements of the 20 th century.”
Structure| Imperium in Imperio| R.Grzona | 01/16/2013 Presentation Structure 1.Problems of the two Protagonists 2.A separate African-American Nation 3.Reflections Black Nationalist Movements 4.Conclusion 5.Group Discussion
Protagonists| Imperium in Imperio| R.Grzona | 01/16/20132 Belton Piedmont & Bernard Belgrave
Protagonists| Imperium in Imperio| R.Grzona | 01/16/20133 “That black nigger [Belton] has beat the yellow one all to pieces this time, but we don’t like to see nigger blood triumph over any Anglo-Saxon blood. Aint there any loop-hole where we can give it to Bernard, anyhow?” - (Griggs, page 35)
Protagonists| Imperium in Imperio| R.Grzona | 01/16/ skin color caused rejection -
Protagonists| Imperium in Imperio| R.Grzona | 01/16/20135 “I had to choose between you and my race” - (Griggs, page 175)
Separate Nation| Imperium in Imperio| R.Grzona | 01/16/20136 Presentation Structure 1.Problems of the two Protagonists 2.A separate African-American Nation 3.Reflections Black Nationalist Movements 4.Conclusion 5.Group Discussion
Separate Nation| Imperium in Imperio| R.Grzona | 01/16/20137 Why should African-Americans need a state for themselves?
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Separate Nation| Imperium in Imperio| R.Grzona | 01/16/20139 “The Negro finds himself an unprotected foreigner in his own home” - (Griggs, page 182)
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Separate Nation| Imperium in Imperio| R.Grzona | 01/16/ Belton (PEN) vs. Bernard (SWORD)
Separate Nation| Imperium in Imperio| R.Grzona | 01/16/ Bernard’s Plan 1.No longer conceal Imperium 2.Acquire Texas 3.Being a separate & distinct race in the U.S.
Movements| Imperium in Imperio| R.Grzona | 01/16/ Presentation Structure 1.Problems of the two Protagonists 2.A separate African-American Nation 3.Reflections Black Nationalist Movements 4.Conclusion 5.Group Discussion
Movements| Imperium in Imperio| R.Grzona | 01/16/ Marcus Garvey’s Back-to-Africa Movement
Movements| Imperium in Imperio| R.Grzona | 01/16/ Nation of Islam (NOI)
Movements| Imperium in Imperio| R.Grzona | 01/16/ Nation of Islam (NOI)
Conclusion| Imperium in Imperio| R.Grzona | 01/16/ Presentation Structure 1.Problems of the two Protagonists 2.A separate African-American Nation 3.Reflections Black Nationalist Movements 4.Conclusion 5.Group Discussion
Conclusion| Imperium in Imperio| R.Grzona | 01/16/ In conclusion..
Conclusion| Imperium in Imperio| R.Grzona | 01/16/ the image of a separate nation that is emphasized in “Imperium in Imperio” written by Sutton E. Griggs, can be discovered in Black Nationalist movements of the 20 th century and it exists until today to prevent the African-American race from facing racial discrimination and keeping their race alive.
Discussion| Imperium in Imperio| R.Grzona | 01/16/ Presentation Structure 1.Problems of the two Protagonists 2.A separate African-American Nation 3.Reflections Black Nationalist Movements 4.Conclusion 5.Group Discussion
Discussion| Imperium in Imperio| R.Grzona | 01/16/ In the final chapters Belton argues against War as a solution. He mentions positive aspects brought to the black race with the help of the white people – what do you think does he have in mind?
Discussion| Imperium in Imperio| R.Grzona | 01/16/ What is your opinion on a separate nation – Is it good or bad? And what are advantages or disadvantages? Do you know a current example?
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