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I Just Made a Mistake - a parody

Mahogany (Episode 2)
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!
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Words! Words!
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.
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Harlem Designer Montgomery Harris
Learn what types of jewelry this popular New York designer is showing with her garments.
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Harlem Renaissance Poets
Many memorable poets did their best writing during the decades of the 1920s and 1930s.
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The Harlem Hellfighters
The members of this all-black unit distinguished themselves in the First World War, but their efforts were not appreciated when they returned to the United States.
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Claude McKay
Meet the young novelist from Jamaica who upset W.E.B. DuBois.
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From Walking Tours to Gospel Tours, New York Offers it All
Though many people shun taking a tour of any kind, in a city as big as New York it is hard not to take advantage of some of the more interesting operations. While riding around on a double decker bus for $40 might sound dull, a Multi-Ethnic Eating Tour for $13 is something not to miss.
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Jacob Lawrence
Short biography of one of the first African-American painters to move beyond race barriers and achieve international fame.
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Langston Hughes
Read The Negro Artist and the Racial Mountain to understand the Harlem Renaissance writers.
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Literary Soul Feud
Some suggest that love was at the root of the dispute between Zora Neale Hurston and Langston Hughes. Read details and decide for yourself.
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Mahogany (Episode 1)
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!
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Nella Larsen
Read Nella Larsen's novels for her take on women's sexuality, race, and the African-American middle class.
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Of The Sons Of Master And Man
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.
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Dorothy West
Novelist, journalist Dorothy West was the The Kid of the Harlem Renaissance.
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Langston Hughes Biography
Brief biography of Langston Hughes - his life, career, and poetry - a leading author of Harlem Renaissance and creator of character 'Jesse B Simple.'
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Earl The Goat Manigault's Story
Earl "The Goat" Manigault's legend is well-known through the streets of Harlem. This superstar-in-the-making saw his NBA future dwindle due to drugs and imprisonment.
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Writing Families: A Natural Partnership Part 1
Part One in a series on African-American authors/illustrators of award-winning children's books who work with family members as their writing partners. This article focuses on the collaborative father and son team of Walter Dean and Christopher Myers.
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Institute for Learning Technologies
Review of the Institute for Learning Technologies
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Books by African-American Authors
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James Baldwin
Baldwin's essays give insights into the lives of African-Americans in post-World War II America.
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Their Eyes Were Watching God
Use of dialect, realistically flawed characters, and circular plot structure create a lasting artistic reproduction of a neglected ethnicity that strengthens the novel.
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Hughes’ ‘Theme for English B’
In his poem "Theme for English B," Langston Hughes dramatizes a black college student's assignment to write a theme that is true.
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Jean Toomer's Essentials
The short sayings, aphorisms, in Jean Toomer's Essentials can change the way you think.
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Kentucky Bear Beefs Up for Pimlico
Gaining 75 pounds on Kentucky blue grass since Apr.2, Kentucky Bear, third in the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes, takes on Big Brown in the May 17 Preakness.
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Richard Wright
Richard Wright's new view of African-American writing after the Harlem Renaissance.
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Visit Keukenhof Flower Gardens in Holland
Keukenhof near Lisse, South Holland, is the world's largest flower garden park with around 7 million tulips, daffodils, crocuses, and other flowering bulbs on display.
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Zora Neale Hurston
Hurston is best known for Their Eyes Were Watching God, but this controversial author wrote other novels, stories, plays, and more.
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Profile of Karen Robinson
For the first time in 54 years, Ontario's Stratford Shakespearean Festival makes history with an African-Canadian play, an all-black cast and a black director.
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SpeedGarage.com
An inside story of Mixed Tapes. How did it start and where will it go. I'm sure all will enjoy this wonderful written piece from SpeedGarage.com.
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Ron Clark Teaches With a Twist
Ron Clark, award winning educator, manages to command respect and have fun with kids at the same time. He inspires children to learn manners and respect in unique ways.
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Skin Color? It's simply packaging!
This is such a spectacular time to be discovering and uncovering the vast ethnicity on the Internet, especially in regard to the African influence in music.
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A Love No Less
Read more than two centuries of African-American love letters from slaves, Harlem Renaissance writers, celebrities, and everyday people.
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Duffy Performs at Apollo Review
On the eve of releasing her debut album in America, UK sensation Duffy performs on the stage "Where Legends are Made"
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Exploring Houston’s Cultural Scene
Thanks to donations of both money and distinguished art collections from a gusher of oil-money philanthropists, Houston's art scene is among the USA's richest.
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Jamario Moon's Sudden Emergence
Entering the NBA at an age when most players would be considered veterans, Moon is making his name -- and his game -- known
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New York City Central Park guide
New York City is a great city to explore but a visit isn't complete without seeing the sights of world famous Central Park.
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NYC historic Upper Manhattan
New York City's Upper Manhattan has historic ties to the American Revolution war for independence. Here are tips to visiting some of the places used during this period.
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Willie Mays' Enthusiasm
Willie Mays played baseball because he loved the game. It didn't matter if he played at the Polo Grounds, on the streets of Harlem, or on the sandlots .
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African-American Children's Writers
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Film Review: Malcolm X
Denzel Washington played the role of Malcolm X in Spike Lee's 1992 award winning film.
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Irrelevant! by guest columnist Catherine Young
A tale of two women who stood up for the WHO Code and a courtroom battle where facts about breastfeeding were ignored.

Mets Slight Old-Time Fans
Mets owner Fred Wilpon puts Brooklyn first, and forgets about fans of the New York Giants with the construction of Citi Field.
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Scoop for the Week of March 10th
He's getting friendly. She's getting mad. And he's moving on up. Plus, celebrity birthday trivia and more. All in this week's Celebrity Scoop!
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The Web for Book Lovers
There's plenty for book lovers to enjoy in cyberspace.
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Children's Literature Awards

Cutting Down the Competition And the “Dutch” Shultz Problem
The Commission always kept its eyes open for potential threats of competition. Both Waxey Gordon and Dutch Shultz fell into this group, and the Commission, with the aid of the government, moved against both of them. The story of Shultz, his trials and his hot-headed use of violence is difficult to believe. The Dutchman let everyone on a merry chase until the Commission felt his actions had gone too far.
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Goebel Retires from Skating
Timothy Goebel, United States Figure Skating National Team member since 1994, said: “Goodbye” to his competitive figure skating career.
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Trail Review, Bronx River Parkway Bicycle Sundays '97 Schedule
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20th century Vienna Classics
The 33rd International Music Festival from May 5th - June 19th, 2007, from the Schonbronn Palace, promises classical music performed by leading interpreters.
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