Analyze this Primary Source… 1) What does it mean? What is it referencing? 2) What does it tell us about the era we are learning about? An American, a Negro…two souls, two thoughts, two un-reconciled strivings; two warring ideals in one dark body, whose dogged strength alone keeps it from being torn asunder. – W.E.B. Dubois

African American Culture and Politics

What to look for today!!!! Life is changing for African Americans The Harlem Renaissance The role of African Americans in politics Black Nationalism movement

What is the Harlem Renaissance? During WWI and the 1920s there is the Great Migration Many AA settle in large northern cities Harlem becomes a center of art, poetry, music, racial pride and political organization

What artists developed in Harlem? Langston Hughes most prolific and famous poet from era Author Zora Neale Hurston (from Jacksonville) Jazz – American style of music that blended ragtime and blues w/improvising Musicians Louis Armstrong/ Duke Ellington The Cotton Club

Turn and Talk - What do you see in this picture Turn and Talk - What do you see in this picture? What does it tell us about the era?

Did African Americans get involved in politics? WWI gave African Americans a chance to enter politics Great Migration created concentrated areas of blacks = voting bloc NAACP develops at this time to battle against segregation and discrimination NAACP influenced lynching legislation and helped prevent John Parker from nomination to Supreme Court

Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois By Dudley Randall "It seems to me," said Booker T., "It shows a mighty lot of cheek To study chemistry and Greek When Mister Charlie needs a hand To hoe the cotton on his land, And when Miss Ann looks for a cook, Why stick your nose inside a book?" "I don't agree," said W.E.B. "If I should have the drive to seek Knowledge of chemistry or Greek, I'll do it. Charles and Miss can look Another place for hand or cook, Some men rejoice in skill of hand, And some in cultivating land, But there are others who maintain The right to cultivate the brain." "It seems to me," said Booker T., "That all you folks have missed the boat Who shout about the right to vote, And spend vain days and sleepless nights In uproar over civil rights. Just keep your mouths shut, do not grouse, But work, and save, and buy a house." "I don't agree," said W.E.B. "For what can property avail If dignity and justice fail? Unless you help to make the laws, They'll steal your house with trumped-up clause. A rope's as tight, a fire as hot, No matter how much cash you've got. Speak soft, and try your little plan, But as for me, I'll be a man." "It seems to me," said Booker T.-- "I don't agree," Said W.E.B.

Turn and Talk – “What do you think this quote means?”

What was Black Nationalism? A call for Black Pride A call to separate from white society – self governing Marcus Garvey inspired by Booker T. Washington Garvey called for self education & founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) Garvey inspires black pride and hope for future

Analyze this map and identify 3 things it tells us about the Great Migration….

Group #1: Read “The Harlem Renaissance” on page 224 -225 and then…. Group #2: Historian’s Apprentice Make a Triple Venn Diagram comparing W.E.B Dubois, Marcus Garvey and Booker T Washington. You can use the text or your phones to research these individuals. You need at least 4 facts in each circle Create a cause and effect chart for the Harlem Renaissance Harlem Renaissance Cause Effect