...an honor because the first time I heard Dr. Walker speak was at the first Leroy T. Walker breakfast in ____ in 19__. The theme of his talk was “Excellence without Excuse,” a simple, but powerful three words that I will never forget. The grandson of slaves and the youngest of 13 children, LeRoy Walker was born on June 14, 1918, in Atlanta, Georgia where he resided until the death of his father when he was nine. He then moved to Harlem with his older brother Joe until his senior year in high school when he returned to Georgia. While living with Joe, Leroy worked in the family's barbeque restaurant and window cleaning businesses during the Great Depression. Big brother Joe instilled a strong work ethic and an attitude of perseverance; never permitting him to rationalize in spite of hard times and prejudice. The first in his family to go to college, Dr. Walker enrolled at Benedict College, an historically black church-related college in Columbia, South Carolina in 1936 where he majored in science and romance languages and graduated with honors in 31/2 years. He lettered in basketball, track and field, and football, earning 11 letters. Walker, who did not play football in high school, tried out for football during his junior year on a dare. He proved to be a natural player and became a backup quarterback. When an injury sidelined the starting quarterback during that same year, he stepped in and led his team to a conference championship and was named a football All-American by...
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...their fight to achieve freedom. The focus of this essay is to analyze poems by two different poets during the Harlem Renaissance period, describing the role played by each author in this period. The poems to be analyzed are If We Must Die by Claude McKay and Let America be America Again by Langston Hughes. These two poems pass different messages and show the different wishes of the two poets. McKay and Hughes each contributed to the Harlem Renaissance poetry in varying ways. Hughes was a well-known artist who wrote essays, short stories, poems, and children’s books. He used his poetry to celebrate the African American community and tried to capture the life of the African Americans in his work. His major focus is on dreams, and he gives suggestions of what happens when dreams are ignored and postponed. He, therefore, played a role in airing the dreams of the black Americans who lived in Harlem, and how these dreams were shattered (Bloom, 2004). His poetry is a way of showing that the black Americans had dreams, which if they did not come true would lead to social unrest. Some people consider his poetry as a warning of what might occur if the hopes and dreams of the black American for equity did not come to pass. On the other hand, McKay also contributed to the Harlem Renaissance by writing poems that showed the anger felt by the African Americans for not being treated equally as the white Americans. Just like Hughes, McKay echoes...
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...Ali Alnasfan Mary Mullalond English 181 December 3, 2015 Literature Analysis: The Relation of the Works of African American Authors with Islam Introduction: The African American literature is full of enthralling stories, poems and riveting facts. The authors and poets have used various themes to express their depression, anger, plea and even hope. In this essay, various themes like racial discrimination, survival, honor and homeland will be discussed. Most of these themes that these authors have used in their work have a direct relation with the religion of Islam. All these themes have been discussed in Islam and the religion has provided answers to these problems. Following works will be discussed in the essay. 1. If we must die (poem) by Claude McKay 2. A Litany for Survival (poem) by Audre Lorde 3. I have a Dream (speech) by Martin Luther King Analysis # 1: If we must Die: Honor and honorable death is one such theme that is the main focus of the poem, “If we must die” by Claude Mackay. Claude McKay wants his people that are under threat from the white people and are being killed. He wants them to die nobly. Islam has given a huge distinction to the one who dies honorably i.e. in the way of Allah. This means if a person is doing something good, or is on his way to doing a going deed and dies, he dies a martyr. The Prophet [SAW] said: "Whoever fights to protect his wealth and is killed, he is a martyr. Whoever fights to protect himself, he is a martyr....
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...Little Rock Nine and how each topic he shaped African American History. W.E.B. Du Bois William Burghardt Du Bois; better known as W.E.B. Du Bois, was born on September 23, 1868 in Great Barrington, Massachusetts in a community which was predominately white. There were about 5,000 whites to 50 blacks. Born to Mary and Alfred Du Bois, he was raised to believe that hard work was the key to success. In 1884, he graduated from high school at the top of his class, made up of thirteen people with him being the only African American. Even though Du Bois could not attend Harvard as he always dreamed was excited to be accepted into Fisk University. It was an all-black university located in Nashville, Tennessee. His response to being accepted into Fisk was, “I was going into the South; the South of slavery, rebellion, and black folk; above all, I was going to meet colored people of my own age and education, of my own ambitions.” (Himan, 2005) Attending Fisk was a risk for Du Bois. He was not exposed to this sort of treatment and was shocked at how unrestricted whites were on how they treated African Americans. The more he discovered about the injustices African Americans suffered, the prouder he became of his own heritage. He graduated from Fisk with honors and received a scholarship to attend Harvard. During his years at Harvard he developed the theory racism was caused by ignorance. In 1895, he was the first African American to earn the title Ph.D., the highest degree during...
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...Baldwin’s essay entitled “Fifth Avenue, Uptown” focuses on the physical and mental state of poverty, displayed in the Harlem neighborhood in which he grew up. Is it possible to be poor mentally as well as physically? It is indeed possible to be in a “poor state of mind” in addition to living poorly. Baldwin mentioned there were are in his old neighborhood that had been “rehabilitated”. However, there were areas that appeared the same as when he grew up there in the early 1900’s. There were also people; such as the neighborhood shoe repairmen, who were still there sadly going about the same daily routine that he’s witnessed since childhood. These are a couple of reasons why I feel that Baldwin’s main idea is the physical and mental state of poverty on Fifth Avenue, Uptown Harlem. The intended audience for this writing would be a general audience, particularly ones unfamiliar with what it is like being an African American growing up in a poverty stricken ghetto. His descriptions are so profound and detailed, that it seems as if he is painting a picture for people who may not have ever witnessed such things. This is why I feel the intended audience is those who can be enlightened by his...
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... • Saint John’s Catholic Prep, Frederick, Maryland A Catholic, co-educational, college preparatory high school, Jan.2010 - June 2012 • Carthage High School, Watertown, NY, Sept.2009-Dec.2009 • Ramstein American High School, Germany- Sept.2008-June 2009 Academic Record – Advanced Courses • Grade 12 – Honors English - Honors World History • Grade 11 – Honors Spanish 3 - Honors American Themes English 11 - A.P. U.S History • Grade 10 – Honors Modern History Extra-curricular Activities • St. Johns University Freshman/Sophomore years - Art Club: Learned about all aspects of art including music, drawings, paintings, sculptures, poetry. Each week we discussed new topics and optionally brought in our own pieces of art to show to the club. - African Students Association (ASA): Represented some of the best students on campus by focusing on the current issues facing Africa today as well as the influence on African culture in our American world. Meetings were held at least once a week, in which the organization would...
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...I am homeschooled through Faith Christian Academy. For this black history month essay, I will be writing about Katherine Johnson. Katherine Johnson was born on August 26, 1918 In White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. She was the youngest of four children. Her father was a lumberman, farmer, and handyman and worked at the Greenbrier Hotel, and her mother was a former teacher. Katherine Coleman showed a talent for math from an early age, because Greenbrier County did not offer public schooling for African-American students past the eighth grade, the Coleman parents decided to let Katherine attend high school in Institute, West Virginia at 13 years old. The family split their time between Institute during the school year and White Sulphur Springs in the summer....
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...2013 Harlem Renaissance Poets The Harlem Renaissance was the time period that immediately followed the First World War. During the great migration a vast number of African Americans left the southern states to relocate to northern states such as Chicago, New York, and Washington DC. They were in search of new employment and artistic opportunities. This was the beginning of the Harlem Renaissance era where African American artist (musicians and poets) called themselves the “New Negro”. The two Poets I chose to discuss throughout this essay are Langston Hughes and Claude McKay. I will be discussing their roles during the Harlem Renaissance, The elements of double consciousness within their poetry, and the primary themes seen in poetry during this time period. Langston Hughes Langston Hughes was one of the most influential writers during the Harlem Renaissance. His unique style of writing incorporated Jazz and Blues music into poetry. Langston Hughes played a significant role during the Harlem Renaissance period, his work became the voice for the average African American struggling to deal with the stress / pressures of being racially discriminated against. His poems encouraged them to love their brown skin and accept who they are and not how they are seen by their white counterparts. Instead of African Americans sacrificing their identity (culture) to blend into the white society he encouraged Negroes to have a sense of pride in their ancestry and celebrate their spirituality...
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...Benjamin Banneker was born November 9, 1731 he died October 9, 1806 his parents were Mary Bannaky, Robert Bannaky. Benjamin Banneker was a free African he was a american scientist surveyor and a almanac author and also farmer. Benjamin Banneker was born in Baltimore County, Maryland, to a free a former slave Mr.Banneker had little formal education and largely self-taught. A farmer of modest means, Banneker nevertheless lived a life of unusual achievement. In 1753, Benjamin Banneker borrowed a pocket watch from a well-to-do neighbor he took apart and made a drawing of each the component then reassembled the watch and returned it fully functioning to its original owner. From his drawings then Banneker started to carve out of wood large replicas of each part. Calculating the proper number of...
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...“Essay Question 4” In 1865, the Union declared victory over the Confederate States following their surrender at Appomattox Courthouse, Va. The American Civil War was fought between the Northern states of the Union and the Southern Confederate States of America. The Civil War started April 12, 1861 after the first shot was fired on Fort Sumter in the harbor outside Charleston, S.C. The first major battle did not take place until July 21, 1861, and it was a commonly held belief that the war would be decided during this one battle. It took four years of battle and destruction before the Confederate States surrendered to Union forces in 1865. The Race Relations was one area with great potential for violence, although many black leaders stressed nonviolence. Since the mid- 1950s, King and others had been leading disciplined mass protests of black Americans in the South against segregation, emphasizing appeals to the conscience of the white majority (see civil rights movement). Lastly, the question implies the possibility of a counterfactual answer: The South really won the war. I have heard this argument made, and I am not persuaded. I know the logic: The racism that emerged in the postwar U.S., especially but not only in the South, looked like slavery under a different name; the South won the war of history and memory, securing the honor of the cause and forcing reunion on Southern white supremacist terms. And, indeed at a certain, meta – historical level...
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...universities you have attended or currently attend, beginning with the most recent. (Include Institution, Dates of Attendance, Major and/or Degree, and Date Expected/Received) List academic and/or professional honors, including scholarships, prizes, awards, etc., and dates received. Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, we are required to ask the following question of U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Answers will not affect our admissions decisions. Your cooperation is requested and appreciated. How do you describe yourself? (Optional) African-American Asian or Pacific Islander Hispanic/Latino White, Non-Hispanic Native American (American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian) Other (Please Specify) _____________________________ How did you hear about the DC Internship Program? (Please check all that apply) Email (Please tell share sender)_____________________________ Professor Technique Alum of Program/Friend (Please Enter Name of Contact) ___________________________ Other (Please Specify) _____________________________ By signing this form I certify that all information in this application is accurate to the best of knowledge. Student Signature and Date: _______________________________________________________ Essay: Please choose one and respond in 300-500 words: 1....
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...Application file completed for: Adrene Austin Dear Adrene, Thanks so much for your interest in Texas Christian University. Please follow the easy steps below to complete the application process so we can review your application and give you an admission decision. Step 1: print thiS packet and keep it for your recordS. This packet contains this checklist, the Counselor and Teacher Evaluation forms and your application as submitted. Step 2: pay your application fee. You may submit your fee online or by mail. To submit your fee by mail, send your check or money order made payable to TCU to this address: Office of Admission Texas Christian University TCU Box 297013 Fort Worth, Texas 76129 Step 3: have your official tranScript and teSt ScoreS Submitted. Your guidance counselor can include your scores on your transcript. Or you can ask ACT to send us your scores at www.actstudent.org (our ACT code is 4206). If you’d prefer to submit your SAT scores, go to www.collegeboard.com (our SAT code is 6820). We look forward to reviewing your application! Raymond A. Brown Dean of Admission Texas Christian University P.S. If you haven’t already, please visit TCU soon. To schedule a visit or to ask any further questions, please call 800-828-3764. Texas Christian University • TCU Box 297013 • Fort Worth, Texas 76129 COUNSELOR EVALUATION FOR UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION & SCHOLARSHIP CONSIDERATION Required for all freshmen – not required for transfers. The student's application file is...
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...Harlem is a captivating and diverse city with a rich Black culture. Known by many scholars as the “Mecca of the New Negro,” Harlem’s identity is nuanced, and as a result, its history is challenging to comprehend fully. When looking at primary sources from Harlem and similar urban spaces, scholars should be particularly attentive to their multisensory aspects. By examining sensory experiences such as sound, sight, and taste within Black urban environments, scholars can more clearly analyze the dynamism and gravity of events and experiences in African American urban communities; This multifaceted approach allows for a more nuanced and comprehensive understanding of Black urban history. Through historians’ analysis of sound, the reader can more clearly understand the powerful...
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...government, and modernized the economy. On November 6, 1860, Lincoln was elected the 16th president of the United States, beating Democrat Stephen A. Douglas, John C. Breckinridge of the Southern Democrats, and John Bell of the newConstitutional Union Party. He was the first president from the Republican Party. His victory was entirely due to the strength of his support in the North and West; no ballots were cast for him in 10 of the 15 Southern slave states, and he won only two of 996 counties in all the Southern states.[123] Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) was an American pastor, activist, humanitarian, and leader in the African-American Civil Rights Movement. He is best known for his role in the advancement of civil rights usingnonviolent civil disobedience based on his Christian beliefs. He was born Michael King, but his father changed his name in honor of theGerman reformer Martin Luther. A Baptist minister, King became a civil rights activist early in his career. He led the 1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott and helped found the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) in 1957, serving as its first president. With the SCLC, King led an unsuccessful struggle against segregation in Albany, Georgia, in 1962, and organized nonviolent protests in Birmingham, Alabama, that attracted national attention following television news coverage of the brutal police response. King also helped to organize the 1963 March on Washington, where he delivered his...
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...Yoltic Barrera Coach Liles 11-11-17 Texas History Bessie Coleman Essay Bessie Coleman was an American civil aviator who became the first female African-American pilot with a flight licence. She was born on January 26, 1892 in Atlanta, Texas. She was one of thirteen children to Susan Coleman and George Coleman. Her parents were both sharecroppers. Her father later ended up leaving to seek better opportunities in Oklahoma, but he never came back. Her mother tried her best to support her family, but she could not do it herself. So when some of the children were old enough, she let them contribute in things to support the family. However, Bessie was left at home to take care of the young ones. When Bessie was twelve years old she received a letter to attend...
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