Writing from Harlem
Nichel Anderson
Articles
Soul Deep: African American Literature and Music
The 2003 Black History Month Themed Article. Meg Greene Malvasi presents a wonderful reflection on music and literature about how these forms of creativity came from African slave roots, and what they teach us about African American history and culture.
Of the Passing of the First-Born
A review of Du Bois essay reflecting the journey Of the Passing of the First-born, from his collection of essays of The Souls of Black Folk.
Nichel Anderson returns back to reviewing the essays of W.E.B. Du Bois collection of essays in "The Souls of Black Folk." This particular chosen essay outlines Du Bois experiences in the rural South on the history of black folks religion and its influential energy among the community and the country. Du ...
A review of an influential book that helps heals one soul to enlightenment.
The “Dutchman” by Leroi Jones (also known as Amiri Imamu Baraka) opened Off-Broadway in New York City on 24 March 1964 and received the Obie award, it remains his signature play.
Phillis Wheatley’s success as a writer dismissed any notions that African slaves were less intelligent than their captives.
Writing Workshop with Eleanora E.Tate
Thirteen aspiring writers, twelve women and one man are treated to an afternoon with author Eleanora E. Tate.
Book of Poetry Review: Soul Rebuttals
A review on a book of poetry that the author highlights his influence and style by an influential Harlem Renaissance.
Book Review Part 3: The Crisis of the African-American Architect
The conclusion to the review, part 3 bringing to close the final reflections on an interesting book that provides a profound outlook on black creativity relating to all artforms of culture.
Book Review Part 2: The Crisis of the African-American Architect
Part 2 of 3 reviewing the interesting book by an influential black writer that reflects of close relations between creative artform and architecture.
Book Review Part 1: The Crisis of the African-American Architect
A part 1 of 3 book review on an influential book recently published by a Howard University graduate and Professor. The book reflects on the great beginnings of art and how it relates to other creative artforms that was masterfully expanded during the Harlem Renaisance by Booker T. Washington.
Part two of White Daffodils. Find out Sasha is the one to blame for the crime committed.
A literary mystery short story set in Harlem, New York City in the 1930s.
The conclusion of the review of this inspiring literary fiction story set during the golden years of black renaissance.
A review of Donna Hills passionate novel detailing the years of the turn of the century and the during the beginning years of Renaissance giving spotlight to Chicago. This is part One of review with the second part to be publish next month.
Blueberry Pie and Honey Suckle Bumble Bees
A literary fiction short-story during the golden years of the Harlem Renaissance of a young black man finding his way on the fruits of life and love of family.
Of Booker T. Washington And Others
A critique of W.E.B. Du Bois powerful and passionate essay in response to the rising influence of Booker T. Washington during the turn of the 20th century.
A review of W.E.B. Du Bois influential essay "Of Our Spiritual Strivings" from the book collection of essays "The Souls of Black Folk," first published in 1903.
In honor of National Poetry Month an essay protraying the benefits of courage and determination by being influence by a poem of Maya Angelou, 2nd Renaissance Poet, "Still I Rise."
Join in the celebration to the conclusion of Mahogany. Find out what unfolds concerning Jewels and her family. Don't forget to leave your final comments on my saga based on the era of the Harlem Renaissance. And yes, the saga will, in the near, future become a novel.
Langston Hughes: Poet Laureate of Harlem
A reflection on Langston Hughes contribution to history and a review of one of Hughes influential poems.
A review of one of Langston Hughes most famous poem along with a brief biography.
You have to find out how the saga has fast forward leading to a final conclusion on March 12, 2002. Will Jewels obtain her dream to be a blues singer? What was the big secret Bill Sands was keeping from his family? Read on to find out!
A review of one of Gwendolyn Brooks influential poem from her poetry book collection titled "The Bean Eaters." In addition, a brief biography of this legendary poet.
A look into my first year here at the Suite and a dedicated poem by Arna Bontemps's influential poem, a Harlem Renaissance poet, of my gratitude of the friendship and opportunities I recieved in 2001.
The saga continues with Jewels mending her fences with her mother. Find out what secret Bertha perhaps have kept from her family as a distant companion uncovers their previous relationship. How will this effect Jewels and her siblings?
A look into the 1920s of the exceptional African-American contributors during this era, that made it one of the most influential creativity in all art forms for future generations.
A review of Arna Bontemps influential poem along with a brief biography of one of the elite writers of this era of creativity.
Mr. Brown returns to review another one of W.E.B. Du Bois's essay from his collection of "The Souls of Black Folk." Here Du Bois takes us on a historical journey of the South and what it was like for slaves and ex-slaves.
A brief biography on one of the prominent poets, writers, and political thinker of this era. In addition, a critique of one of his poems "The Negro's Tragedy".
Of The Quest Of The Golden Fleece
Mr. Brown delivers another explosive critique of W.E.B. Du Bois essays from "The Souls of Black Folk." This essay deals with a question which sets the stage for Du Bois analysis of economic, political and racial climate that defined the deep south in the late 1800’s.
The next episode arrives leaving perhaps more questions than answers. Find out what new turn of events will occur and will the previous loose ends be tied up?
Mr. Brown returns with another critique of a Du Bois's essay. Du Bois takes a break from the deep social/political thought to provide us with a warm and passionate tale of his experience teaching in a small schoolhouse in Tennessee.
Part 2: "Their Eyes Were Watching God"
The final part of my book review of one of Zora Neale Hurston's influential books. Here I continue my anaylsis from Chapter 10 to Chapter 20, bringing to a close my review of this literary classic.
Part 1: "Their Eyes Were Watching God"
Zora Neale Hurston's influential book is reviewed in two parts to savor her gifted way of poetic writings focusing on black love. Here in part one of the review, Chapter 1 thru Chapter 9 are explored and discussed.
Zora Neale Hurston : A literary legend
Biography of Zora Neale Hurston, one of the elite writers of the Harlem Renaissance. Learn of the many accomplishments this African American woman contributed to this extraordinary era of black creativity.
Learn what awaits Jewels in the South and see if the mystery behind her father's reason to send Jewels away from Mahogany's and out of Harlem is revealed, also, find out what is in the future for her siblings. Happy Reading!
An analysis of the Harlem Renaissance during the golden years of the 1920's. I pose several questions to begin this endeavor of review regarding the extraordinary accomplishments of my ancestors.
Mr. Brown once again explores another one of W.E.B. Du Bois influential essay from "The Souls of Black Folk". This essay chronicles the legacy of the Freedman's Bureau.
Due to excellent reviews of part 1, Mahogany Episode 2 arrives; Find out why the phone wasn't answered and will Jewels be able to ask the urgent question to her father? Happy Reading!
A review of Jessie Redmon Fauset inspirational love poem and the concept she succeeded in revealing, along with a biography of her life as one of the elite women of the Harlem Renaissance.
My guest writer, W. Owen Brown, evaluates the next essay of W.E.B Du Bois in "The Souls of Black Folk", as it emplores the conditions of African Americans 100 years ago.
A literary story featuring the golden years of the Harlem Renaissance era. This saga will be broken up into several episodes. I hope you enjoy my story!
A discussion of W.E.B Du Bois thought provoking essay from his most influential collection of literary work in: The Souls Of Black Folk.
My Reflections on: The Shroud of Color
A review of Cullen's influential poem of how it touched my soul. Also, my own dedicated poem to my creator and my ancestors.
Harlem Renaissance: The Influential Age
My inner thoughts of the most influential time period in African-American history, in which, is still looked upon of greatness and admiration.
The Heart of a Woman is a chronicle lifestory of Maya Angelou during her beginning years of a literary writer and poet.
Part 2 Series: In Memory Of; The Souls of Black Folk
Continuing the review series (Part 2) of W.E.B. Du Bois collection of essays 1 of 5.
Part 2 Series: In Memory Of; The Souls of Black Folk
Continuing the review series (Part 2) of W.E.B. Du Bois collection of essays 1 of 5.
Part 2 Series: In Memory Of; The Souls of Black Folk
Continuing the review series (Part 2) of W.E.B. Du Bois collection of essays 1 of 5.
Part 2 Series: In Memory Of; The Souls of Black Folk
Continuing the review series (Part 2) of W.E.B. Du Bois collection of essays 1 of 5.
Part 2 Series: In Memory Of; The Souls of Black Folk
Continuing the review series (Part 2) of W.E.B. Du Bois collection of essays 1 of 5.