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Harlem: The 1920s Part Two


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recognized as the nation's foremost black educator as well as the forerunner and major impact on the development of architecture by black folk.

After his death in 1915, these architects were introduced to change their thought process of architecture - that it should be considered non-gender/non-cultural identification, while the other arts of black creativity were empowered to express their cultural identity.

For a more indepth look into this change of thought relating to black architecture please check out the book "The Crisis of the African-American Architect" by Melvin L. Mitchell.

Today's black architects and their practices are a direct spiritual descendants of the architects that were deliberately created over 100 years ago by Washington. He didn't studied architecture, however, he believed in the now freed slaves to create, to build, and to express black creativity in order to produce extraordinary buildings.

My Conclusion:

Moving towards a majestically rhythm across ones souls expresses love of living...that is music. Armstrong love of life and his instrument created a world to dream of pretty blue skies and the smell of daffodils. He was the master of jazz music that musicians still today use his style to mark their own paths.

To know thyself is the fruit of life and the joy of the journey during this rite of passage. Locke wrote with passion for his love of black heritage; to teach others to love thyself, and to reach for greatness. Triumph, is the word that comes to mind when I think of him because Locke delivered pose, leadership, and extraordinary knowledge of sociology and philosophies making him one of the great thinkers during the Harlem Renaissance. He was one of the masters of African-American History.

We often forget of our surroundings while attending a book reading, or a luncheon to hear a prolific speaker. We often forget to acknowledge the ones that created the structure that provides security, motivation to express freely, and the need to feel as one with the speaker or the performer message. Black Architects during this time expressed increased creativity and built the wonders of beautiful black establishments, from the legendary Tuskegee University, to housing projects, and other prominent buildings.

They were well educated, trained and had the enduring love for they’re culture. Their markings on these structures provided a sense of unity and devotion. A devotion so deep that uplifted the spirits of men, women, and children of African-American decent. Booker
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