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"Tally?s Corner: A Study of Negro Streetcorner Men" by Elliot Liebow, 2001.
Discusses the 1967 book based on fieldwork the author did in an inner-city neighborhood. Issues of black family, poverty, racism and value systems.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 31.95
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"Elliot Liebow?s 1967 Tally?s Corner: A Study of Negro Streetcorner Men has become one of the sociological classics on the condition of the American Black family, and particularly on the American black man as well as on the effects on the family of welfare in relationship to a social and economic underclass defined by race.
Liebow based this book on 18 months of fieldwork that he performed in 1962-63 when he lived among a group of seemingly socially and culturally unanchored men in a poor, even destitute inner-city neighborhood in Washington D.C. The major effect of the book when it was published in the 1960s was to open the eyes of mainstream (i.e. white) America to the conditions of life for so many black men in post-war American society.
The most striking thing about reading this work is how ..."
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The Harlem Renaissance and "Negro Art", 2008.
This paper explores the concept of "Negro Art" from the Harlem Renaissance period by analyzing the philosophies of two of that movement's central leaders.
1,440 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper discusses the philosophies of three leading figures of the Harlem Renaissance--Langston Hughes, George Schuyler and W.E.B. DuBois. The paper describes Langston Hughes' "The Negro and the Racial Mountain" in which he attempts to prove that the desire to not be associated with a specific ethnic class is tantamount to racial self-hatred. The author then explains that George Schuyler in his "The Negro Art Hokum" argues that African-American artists are not some sort of unified bloc and that the imposition of subject matter and style is belittling and racist. Next, the author of the paper applies the conclusions of Hughes and Schuyler to two paintings by Beauford Delaney, a prominent painter of the Harlem Renaissance. The paper concludes that the fairest and most logical approach to the study of "Negro Art" lies somewhere between Langston Hughes and George Schuyler.
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"Another of Delaney's works that highlights the necessity of forming a compromise between Hughes' and Schuyler's contrasting theories on art is his famous pastel drawing of James Baldwin, the American writer and novelist. Although the two were close friends, Delaney does not attempt to transmit, through his strokes, a sense of his love of and appreciation for Baldwin. Had he wanted to do that, he surely would have created a different portrait than the eerie, anxiety-riddled, and yellow-hued portrait that he actually made."
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Negro Spirituals, 2004.
A look at Negro spirituals and the development of blues, ragtime, and jazz music.
3,329 words (approx. 13.3 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 95.95
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This paper examines the religious folk song, originally sung by the African-American Protestants of the Southern United States, which is now known as the spiritual. It attempts to understand the origin of the Negro spiritual, its development, and leading composers. It also delves into the role of the Negro spiritual in the development of blues, jazz, and ragtime. It focuses on the critical aspects of the music of the Negro spiritual and ends with a personal observation of the topic discussed.
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"Cecil Sharp explored the wide nature of the American folk son literature in the early parts of the twentieth century. He was later able to show that much of these were of British ancestry. G. P. Jackson then traced the influence of revivalist and evangelist songs of the early 19th century camp meetings conducted by the southern white people with the help of this discovery. Many of the black spirituals were shown by him to be the adaptations or from the inspirations of the spirituals conducted by the whites by Jackson using hundreds of comparative examples. The religious songs of the whites in the south had many sources, and the African musical traditions were mixed with these to ultimately produce the form of folk music that could be seen as distinctly black in character."
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Negro League Baseball in Virginia, 2004.
An analysis of Negro League Baseball in Tidewater, Virginia.
5,395 words (approx. 21.6 pages), 21 sources, MLA, $ 132.95
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This paper examines the racial situation in Tidewater, Virginia, through a discussion of the Negro League Baseball. The paper describes this team as, like all the black teams, a reflection of black life in the United States. The separate but unequal status they enjoyed appeared as a ghost of the white teams. The paper explores the financial challenges that faced the league, claiming them to be no different than those of other black enterprises, from stage entertainment to boxing. The financial challenges, arguably more than skin color, are what kept them in the background, shadowing the growth of the American ball club. Like a shadow on a wall, Negro League Baseball in Virginia, as everywhere else, would disappear when the bright light of national fame finally shone on one of its members, Jackie Robinson.
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"A report in the Norfolk Journal and Guide in 1917 paints a picture of racial harmony in Tidewater, Virginia, that would almost make one wonder why there needed to be Negro League Baseball. The banner headlines almost said it all: "Big Labor Day Celebration," "Thousands of White and Colored Laborers Paraded Streets of City." "Harmony Between Races" As that report told it, the celebration was a landmark of many sorts. In a relatively lengthy preface to the description of the baseball game that was the culmination of the day, it noted that "If carrying the stars and stripes is a demonstrative evidence of patriotism and loyalty to the United States, the Norfolk colored labor organizations can be styled as true friends to their country. The organizations were out very strong on Labor day [sic]. Several thousands together with the white Labor unions marched the streets of Norfolk in celebration of the day designated as their day throughout the country.""
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Henry James? "The Jolly Corner", 2003.
A look at how Henry James uses literary images of New York in his short story "The Jolly Corner".
2,896 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 85.95
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This paper analyzes Henry James' use of literary images of New York in his short story "The Jolly Corner". It combines extracts from the text with other of James' work (particularly "The American Scene") to show that "The Jolly Corner" may be seen as an autobiography of sorts and provides many deep insights into the life and works of James.
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"The sense of eeriness that Henry James lets exude in The Jolly Corner is the same that one experiences when comparing it to The American Scene. Unlike Washington Square, where contrasts are much more prevalent than comparisons, The Jolly Corner is very nearly, eerily so, a ?fictional mirror? of James? non-fictional travelogue. Comparisons can be made at every level with The American Scene: from the pervading themes to the images of New York. It is the intention of this paper to show that, to a very great extent, Henry James? images of New York in The Jolly Corner share the same style of his late period and, in particular, his work The American Scene. By extension, this paper will also contribute to the ongoing argument that The Jolly Corner may be seen as an autobiography of sorts by James."
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"Funnyhouse of a Negro", 2004.
An analysis of the play, "Funnyhouse of a Negro" by Adrienne Kennedy, with focus on the concept of self-hatred.
1,257 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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The notion of racial self-hatred is a basic premise in Kennedy's work. This paper examines how racial self-hatred is explored in "Funnyhouse of a Negro" and why the concept is especially pertinent to the play's characters.
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"Ethnic stereotypes have been a powerful subject for theatre because of the emotional and psychological effects that it produces in the readers. Often ethnic stereotypes have been portrayed in various forms which have been helpful to identify and expose the social maladies present in the society. Perhaps the reason why social stereotypes have been described in various manners is that it often brings out different perspectives of racial discrimination and the responses of the affected groups towards racial distinction. The play Funnyhouse of a Negro by Adrienne Kennedy is an effort in this direction and describes the mental and emotional stress that the central character, Sarah has to undergo because of her mixed lineage."
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"The House at Pooh Corner", 2004.
A review of the classic story "The House at Pooh Corner" by A. A. Milne.
1,300 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 0 sources, $ 43.95
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This paper discusses A. A. Milne's final book in the "Pooh" series, "The House at Pooh Corner". The paper examines how Milne shows the importance of both education and imagination through the storyline in this book. The paper claims that Milne wants to teach children preparing to start school to approach it as a new adventure, a new world to explore, but they must remember to bring imagination with them.
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"For years, A.A. Milne has charmed young readers with his lovable characters, Pooh Bear, Christopher Robin, and company. In the course of several novels, children met and fell in love with Pooh and his friends. Children were transported to the magical forest and carried along on all of Pooh's grand adventures, which culminate in Milne's final Pooh novel, The House at Pooh Corner. Although Pooh will not embark on any new adventures, he remains a favorite character in children's literature. In the final episode of Pooh, Milne leaves his readers with many fond memories. More importantly, he weaves an important message into the final adventures of Winnie the Pooh."
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"Why the Negro is Black", 2006.
A critique of the story of "Why the Negro is Black" by Joel Chandler Harris.
2,526 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 76.95
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This paper examines how in the story of "Why the Negro is Black" by Joel Chandler Harris, the question of the origination of the different skin hues of the populace of the world is answered. It looks at how in the writing of Joel Chandler Harris through the medium of Uncle Remus the problem of an African-American inferiority complex is illuminated. It shows how Uncle Remus gives an account of the origin of the races and how Uncle Remus' view shows the ingrained racism that has polluted the American consciousness.
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"The idea of race is an age old ideology that has existed from the dawn of American Civilization. At the genesis of our nation, racism existed in the Constitution. The writers of the United States' Constitution regarded Blacks as 3/4th human and Caucasians as full blooded Americans. Americans, who by the color of their skin, proved themselves worthy of the rights outlined by the Constitution of the United States. (Howell 120). The history of the American majority is inextricably related to the history of oppression of the Negro minority. The idea of the United States of America was constructed in minds of White Europeans. However, the manifestation of this idealized America was built on the backs of Black Africans. "
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?The Negro Speaks of Rivers?, 2000.
Looks at the importance of plain diction, repetition, and free verse in Langston Hughess "The Negro Speaks of Rivers"
811 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 28.95
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This paper argues that the image of the speaker in Langston Hughes? s?The Negro Speaks of Rivers? as a wise figure representing the black community throughout the ages is conveyed not only in the poem?s title, but also its concrete and plain diction, its repetition, and its free verse form.
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"The speaker?s use of repetition relays the serious tone of the poem and the communal wisdom of the Black community. The poem?s repetition is very formulaic, much like the oral traditions and histories passed down by African griots. The repetition drives home the point to the audience as well as tying the story together and making it easier for the griot to remember. The speaker begins by asserting, ?I?ve known rivers?, a phrase that is repeated at the beginning of lines two and eight."
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Negro Education in Alabama, 2002.
Review of Negro education in Alabama: "A Study in Cotton and Steel" by Horace Mann Bond.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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A review of the book Negro Education in Alabama: A Study in Cotton and Steel by Horace Mann Bond. By understanding the cultural points that lay within the education of blacks in South, we can understand how this author approaches this system with clarity.
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History and Legacy of the Negro Leagues, 2001.
An analysis of the Negro League in baseball and its impact on the current status of the sport.
2,965 words (approx. 11.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 87.95
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The writer of this paper presents a thorough overview of the baseball phenomenon of the Negro League. It examines the early beginnings of this group in the late 1800's and how this helped integration into the sports arena. It then looks at the highlights of this league and some of the famous players. Finally the writer examines how this league closed and merged with major league baseball.
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"The history of the Negro League in baseball has recently received new interest after a half a century of benign neglect. Baseball fans realize that Blacks played baseball before 1974, of course, because they know that Jackie Robinson moved out of the Negro Leagues to play for the Brooklyn Dodgers, thus integrating what most people thought of as ?major league baseball.? The history of the teams that created Robinson and thousands of other talented athletes deserves more attention."
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"You've Got Mail" and "Shop Around the Corner", 2002.
A comparison of the two movies, "You've Got Mail" and "Shop Around the Corner", which are the original and remake of the same cinematic plot.
935 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 0 sources, APA, $ 33.95
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This paper conducts a semiotic analysis of the two movies, "You've Got Mail" and "Shop Around the Corner". The author finds that the main plots movies are similar, but there are important differences wit in the cinematography, themes and characterization. The paper highlights the differences and then proves why the older version was far more appealing than the newer one.
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?You?ve Got Mail? is the remake of 1940 classic ?Shop Around the Corner?. While the main plot is the same there are certain semiotic differences, which should be studied closely in order to see which version is the better one. I have seen both movies and liked the original version better not only because of it being a classic but also because there are certain important features which puts the older version a lot more above the 1990s remake."
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"The New Negro? and ?The Black Writer and His Role.?, 2002.
A review of the similarities and dissimilarities found in Alain Locke's ?The New Negro? and Carolyn F. Gerald's ?The Black Writer and His Role.?
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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Compares Alain Locke's and Carolyn F. Gerald's proposals for a pseudo-militant black arts movement. Looks at how both authors view the self-image of the average black person as one that has been forced upon them by the white majority. The paper goes on to discuss how both authors see the need to change and recreate the black self-image, and their differing views on how to approach the task of creating this new image.
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"The main difference between Locke and Gerald is the way in which they approach the new image-making task at hand. For Locke, it is entirely a creative process. He seeks to find whatever meaning in white culture that ought to be (for black culture has, after all, left parts of its meanings floating about in white space, such as musical influences). He additionally seeks to create new meanings that can interact healthily with white culture, to create a new American culture. Gerald is far more nihilistic. Her focus is more on destruction and the (justifiable) wrath of her people. Attempted culture creation in the presence of the white discourse has only led to failure and frustration. The white discourse must be destroyed."
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"The Negro Speaks of Rivers", 2004.
A review of a poem from the Harlem Renaissance period by Langston Hughes.
970 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 34.95
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This paper discusses the poem, "The Negro Speaks of Rivers" by Langston Hughes, written during the period of vast growth for African-American literature. The paper examines the underlying factors that brought about the Harlem Renaissance. The paper describes the poem as an attempt to describe the search for identity as an African-American artist and the depth of heritage that belonged to the American Negro. The paper outlines the imagery used in the poem.
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"Langston Hughes is often referred to as the Poet Laureate or Shakespeare of the Negro Race. He was also one of the chief artists responsible for the flowering of African American literature, known as the Harlem Renaissance. The poetry of Langston Hughes is representative of a period that saw cultural growth and expansion in consciousness, and the increase of self-identity issues of the Black or Negro culture in the United States. The idea of searching for one?s cultural roots was a dominant factor in the search for identify and meaning in the Harlem Renaissance."
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"The Mis-Education of the Negro", 2005.
A summary and exploration of this book by Carter G. Woodson.
1,647 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 53.95
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Carter G. Woodson's work, "The Mis-Education of the Negro", initially published in 1933, is a look at education of the time and how it shortchanged the Negro and the white. Woodson's work is a classic in educational and black studies, and it continues to make some important social and cultural points today. This paper introduces and discusses the book, including a detailed summary, the significance of the work, and a critique of the book.
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"While he may feel he is being honest about the Negroe's reaction to a white-dominated society and education, it does not seem to serve his race well to call a majority of them fools; in fact, it may help flame racial stereotypes that already exist. He continues, "Hundreds of employees of African blood frankly say that they will not work under a Negro" (Woodson 99). Again, he is reducing his race to stereotypes, and shows his own "educated" prejudice against his fellows. While his book is interesting, thought-provoking, and well researched and explained; Woodson's own tendency toward prejudices removes some of his credence and makes the reader wonder about some of this other conjectures and arguments."
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