Articles related to "Negro"
A History of Negro League Baseball
The history of the Negro Leagues is even more interesting and complex than the origins of the Major Leagues.
negro league baseball • history of negro league baseball • black baseball leagues • discrimination in baseball • blacks in baseball
The history of the Negro Leagues is even more interesting and complex than the origins of the Major Leagues.
negro league baseball • history of negro league baseball • black baseball leagues • discrimination in baseball • blacks in baseball
"We Played Baseball"
They endured second-class status. But they played first-rate baseball. Come learn about one of the most exciting chapters in baseball history--the Negro Baseball Leagues.
history of baseball • negro leagues • jackie robinson • satchell paige • new york cubans
They endured second-class status. But they played first-rate baseball. Come learn about one of the most exciting chapters in baseball history--the Negro Baseball Leagues.
history of baseball • negro leagues • jackie robinson • satchell paige • new york cubans
The Great Rube Foster
Andrew 'Rube' Foster was a legendary pitcher and a great businessman. He used his arm and his brains to build and maintain the first successful Negro League teams.
negro league baseball • the negro leagues • rube foster • founder of negro league baseball • baseball hall of fame
Andrew 'Rube' Foster was a legendary pitcher and a great businessman. He used his arm and his brains to build and maintain the first successful Negro League teams.
negro league baseball • the negro leagues • rube foster • founder of negro league baseball • baseball hall of fame
Negro Speaks Of Rivers
A review of one of Langston Hughes most famous poem along with a brief biography.
langston hughes • black poet • black writer • negro speaks of rivers.
A review of one of Langston Hughes most famous poem along with a brief biography.
langston hughes • black poet • black writer • negro speaks of rivers.
Volcano Boarding Down Cerro Negro
The Nicaraguans are experts at making the best out of natural disaster. What was a crop destroying menace, has now become a favourite amoung tourists and adventurers.
cerro negro • nicaragua • volcano boarding • adventure • bigfoot hostel
The Nicaraguans are experts at making the best out of natural disaster. What was a crop destroying menace, has now become a favourite amoung tourists and adventurers.
cerro negro • nicaragua • volcano boarding • adventure • bigfoot hostel
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!
literary • story • short story • harlem renaissance • black writer
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!
literary • story • short story • harlem renaissance • black writer
Rebel Flag Part 1- Is this a Culture worth the celebration?
The artical reflects on the question of Suthern Culture and heritage and asks the question: Is pre-Civil War Southern Culture something that should be celebrated? Part one of a three part series.
negro • slavery • cow-hide • fredrick • cotton
The artical reflects on the question of Suthern Culture and heritage and asks the question: Is pre-Civil War Southern Culture something that should be celebrated? Part one of a three part series.
negro • slavery • cow-hide • fredrick • cotton
Richard Wright
Richard Wright's new view of African-American writing after the Harlem Renaissance.
richard wright • blueprint for negro writing • native son • american literature • world war
Richard Wright's new view of African-American writing after the Harlem Renaissance.
richard wright • blueprint for negro writing • native son • american literature • world war
Mary McLeod Bethune
As the "First Lady of the Struggle," African American political and social activist Mary McLeod Bethune focused on the struggle for gender and racial equality.
mary mcleod bethune • 20th century african american activism • gender equality • racial equality • bethune-cookman college
As the "First Lady of the Struggle," African American political and social activist Mary McLeod Bethune focused on the struggle for gender and racial equality.
mary mcleod bethune • 20th century african american activism • gender equality • racial equality • bethune-cookman college
Post-War Race Relations: One (White) Family's Experiences
A white family's story of relations with persons "of color" from Reconstruction to the present.
louisiana • family • white • black • negro
A white family's story of relations with persons "of color" from Reconstruction to the present.
louisiana • family • white • black • negro
Writing Families: A Natural Partnership Part 2
Part Two 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 wife and husband team of Patricia and Frederick McKissack.
writing • writing partners • children's books • awards • illustrators
Part Two 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 wife and husband team of Patricia and Frederick McKissack.
writing • writing partners • children's books • awards • illustrators
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.
w.e.b du bois • of the sons of masters and man • essays • souls of black folk • harlem
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.
w.e.b du bois • of the sons of masters and man • essays • souls of black folk • harlem
La Paz, Bolivia Attractions
La Paz, Bolivia sits at a breathless altitude, but that doesn't keep this vibrant Andean city from having great architecture and a lively inidegneous cultural scene.
la paz bolivia • attractions in la paz • witches market • mercado negro la paz • plaza san francisco
La Paz, Bolivia sits at a breathless altitude, but that doesn't keep this vibrant Andean city from having great architecture and a lively inidegneous cultural scene.
la paz bolivia • attractions in la paz • witches market • mercado negro la paz • plaza san francisco
Langston Hughes
Read The Negro Artist and the Racial Mountain to understand the Harlem Renaissance writers.
langston hughes • harlem renaissance • african american author • black writer • negro artist
Read The Negro Artist and the Racial Mountain to understand the Harlem Renaissance writers.
langston hughes • harlem renaissance • african american author • black writer • negro artist
Nella Larsen
Read Nella Larsen's novels for her take on women's sexuality, race, and the African-American middle class.
nella larsen • harlem renaissance • quicksand • passing • women's writing
Read Nella Larsen's novels for her take on women's sexuality, race, and the African-American middle class.
nella larsen • harlem renaissance • quicksand • passing • women's writing
Baseball's Injustice to Paige
A portion of the American population couldn't to be employed by major league baseball teams because their skin contained too much of the pigment melanin.
paige • he • major • american • indians
A portion of the American population couldn't to be employed by major league baseball teams because their skin contained too much of the pigment melanin.
paige • he • major • american • indians
Henrietta Vinton Davis Day
Henrietta Vinton Davis was an actor and leader that made an impression in the history of African Americans.
henrietta vinton davis • african american history • district of columbia • marcus garvey • african american leaders
Henrietta Vinton Davis was an actor and leader that made an impression in the history of African Americans.
henrietta vinton davis • african american history • district of columbia • marcus garvey • african american leaders
Puerto Rico: An Outdoor Oz - Part 1
Hiking and camping amid a lush tropical rainforest - Caving and kayaking in enormous subterranean caverns and breathtaking seaside sanctuaries - Sea turtle and whale watching from pristine Caribbean beaches. Puerto Rico is an outdoor lover's Oz!
puerto rico • travel • caribbean • el yunque
Hiking and camping amid a lush tropical rainforest - Caving and kayaking in enormous subterranean caverns and breathtaking seaside sanctuaries - Sea turtle and whale watching from pristine Caribbean beaches. Puerto Rico is an outdoor lover's Oz!
puerto rico • travel • caribbean • el yunque
Ethnic Hierarchy in the United States
The pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock nearly 400 years ago. They established a government and churches, and, today, their influence remains strong.
ethnic hierarchy in united states • white protestants catholics jews asians blacks • great gap between whites and nonwhites • integration of schools • holocaust museum shooting stephen johns james von
The pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock nearly 400 years ago. They established a government and churches, and, today, their influence remains strong.
ethnic hierarchy in united states • white protestants catholics jews asians blacks • great gap between whites and nonwhites • integration of schools • holocaust museum shooting stephen johns james von
Jackie Robinson's 1947 Season
As baseball approaches the 60th Anniversary of Jackie Robinson's historic debut, the great man's career and life should be celebrated by all baseball fans.
jackie robinson • 60th anniversary • jackie robinson's rookie year • tribute • major league baseball
As baseball approaches the 60th Anniversary of Jackie Robinson's historic debut, the great man's career and life should be celebrated by all baseball fans.
jackie robinson • 60th anniversary • jackie robinson's rookie year • tribute • major league baseball
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.'
langston hughes • hughes african american writer • hughes african american poet • countee cullen • arna bontemps
Brief biography of Langston Hughes - his life, career, and poetry - a leading author of Harlem Renaissance and creator of character 'Jesse B Simple.'
langston hughes • hughes african american writer • hughes african american poet • countee cullen • arna bontemps
Minority Authors Banned Books List
Over the years books wirtten by minority authors have repeatedly fallen under the axe. Here is a compilation of the most banned books by minority authors for 1999-2000
banned books week • maya angelou • toni morrison • african american authors • banned african american authors
Over the years books wirtten by minority authors have repeatedly fallen under the axe. Here is a compilation of the most banned books by minority authors for 1999-2000
banned books week • maya angelou • toni morrison • african american authors • banned african american authors
Native Son
Richard Wright's best-selling novel has influenced generations of African-American authors.
richard wright • native son • black boy • uncle tom's children • realism
Richard Wright's best-selling novel has influenced generations of African-American authors.
richard wright • native son • black boy • uncle tom's children • realism
The National Baseball Hall of Fame
To any baseball fan, devotee or fanatic this is the mecca of America's "national pastime." The best part - even non baseball enthusiasts will love it!
baseball • hall of fame • cooperstown • diversity of fans • sultan of swat
To any baseball fan, devotee or fanatic this is the mecca of America's "national pastime." The best part - even non baseball enthusiasts will love it!
baseball • hall of fame • cooperstown • diversity of fans • sultan of swat
Their Eyes Were Watching God: Hurs
A brief essay on Zora Neale Hurston's "Their Eyes Were Watching God". Presented by guest writer Jennie R Poston.
zora neale hurston • their eyes were watching god • negro • tea cake • death
A brief essay on Zora Neale Hurston's "Their Eyes Were Watching God". Presented by guest writer Jennie R Poston.
zora neale hurston • their eyes were watching god • negro • tea cake • death
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.
zora neale hurston • langston hughes • harlem renaissance • literary feuds • african american literature
Some suggest that love was at the root of the dispute between Zora Neale Hurston and Langston Hughes. Read details and decide for yourself.
zora neale hurston • langston hughes • harlem renaissance • literary feuds • african american literature
The Southern Aristocrats Values
Before the Revolutionary War, a self-styled Aristocracy substituted slave labor for "artisan and mechanic" contributions of the middle class in the Northern Colonies.
southern aristocrat • economic cause of the american revolution • plantation owners • slavery american revolution • the loudest yelps for liberty
Before the Revolutionary War, a self-styled Aristocracy substituted slave labor for "artisan and mechanic" contributions of the middle class in the Northern Colonies.
southern aristocrat • economic cause of the american revolution • plantation owners • slavery american revolution • the loudest yelps for liberty
Harlem Renaissance Poets
Many memorable poets did their best writing during the decades of the 1920s and 1930s.
langston hughes • countee cullen • arna bontemps • james weldon johnson • harlem renaissance
Many memorable poets did their best writing during the decades of the 1920s and 1930s.
langston hughes • countee cullen • arna bontemps • james weldon johnson • harlem renaissance
John Wesley Hardin 5
Hardin, after 15 years, is released from prison, becomes a lawyer in El Paso, but his past catches up with him.
john wesley hardin • outlaw • gunman • wild west • el paso
Hardin, after 15 years, is released from prison, becomes a lawyer in El Paso, but his past catches up with him.
john wesley hardin • outlaw • gunman • wild west • el paso
African-American Theatre on the Web - Part 2
federal theatre project • african-american civil war memorial • theatre • websites • web sites
federal theatre project • african-american civil war memorial • theatre • websites • web sites
Let Freedom Sing!: Get Your Rights, Jack
In February, 1964, freedom workers were picketing Leb's restaurant in Atlanta. Thousands of passers-by, diners-out, and spectators crowded the four corners of the intersection. Demonstrators lined the two sides of the street. Suddenly an old man dressed in the red-piped, white satin robes of a Klan Cyclops limped through the narrow aisle of the sidewalk between restaurant and curb, leading a line of white-sheeted followers and a half dozen shirt-sleeved boys and men.
rights • demonstrations • slaves • history • music
In February, 1964, freedom workers were picketing Leb's restaurant in Atlanta. Thousands of passers-by, diners-out, and spectators crowded the four corners of the intersection. Demonstrators lined the two sides of the street. Suddenly an old man dressed in the red-piped, white satin robes of a Klan Cyclops limped through the narrow aisle of the sidewalk between restaurant and curb, leading a line of white-sheeted followers and a half dozen shirt-sleeved boys and men.
rights • demonstrations • slaves • history • music
African American Presidents
The article examines J. A. Rogers' Book, "The Five Negro Presidents" in relation to Senator Obama's Presidential Campaign
senatorbarackobama • j.a.rogers • africanamericanpresidents • thefivenegropresidents • thomasjefferson
The article examines J. A. Rogers' Book, "The Five Negro Presidents" in relation to Senator Obama's Presidential Campaign
senatorbarackobama • j.a.rogers • africanamericanpresidents • thefivenegropresidents • thomasjefferson
Death of Bill Longley
Gunslinger Bill Longley: Avoids Wild Bill Hickok, has gunfights in Mexico, is finally apprehended and hung.
the death of bill longley • outlaw leaves a trail of murderers • longley avoids trouble with wild bill hickok • abilene in kansas • wild bill hickok as sheriff of abilene
Gunslinger Bill Longley: Avoids Wild Bill Hickok, has gunfights in Mexico, is finally apprehended and hung.
the death of bill longley • outlaw leaves a trail of murderers • longley avoids trouble with wild bill hickok • abilene in kansas • wild bill hickok as sheriff of abilene
Elvis: Before the Fame and Fortune
Elvis before the fame and fortune began
elvis • before • before fame • sam phillips • dewey philips
Elvis before the fame and fortune began
elvis • before • before fame • sam phillips • dewey philips
Minoso is a Hall of Famer
Minnie Minoso was one of the best players of the 1950s. He was a pioneer who had a Hall of Fame career, but he will never be voted into the Hall of Fame.
minoso hall of fame • minnie minoso rookie of year • first black player • hall of fame hal newhouser • i'm black
Minnie Minoso was one of the best players of the 1950s. He was a pioneer who had a Hall of Fame career, but he will never be voted into the Hall of Fame.
minoso hall of fame • minnie minoso rookie of year • first black player • hall of fame hal newhouser • i'm black
Lucky Bill Longley 1
Bill Longley: Texas gun-fighter, killer, western outlaw, and murderer of numerous blacks in Texas.
bill longley • western outlaw • texas gunfighter kills eight blacks • western gunfighters • austin county in texas
Bill Longley: Texas gun-fighter, killer, western outlaw, and murderer of numerous blacks in Texas.
bill longley • western outlaw • texas gunfighter kills eight blacks • western gunfighters • austin county in texas
Patterns of Resistance, Continued (Part Two of Three)
A three-part article that explores how the Aristotelian notion of tragedy plays out in three works by the 19th century American writer Herman Melville (admittedly, this is a departure from my usual coverage of 20th century literature).
19th century american literature • melville • tragedy • aristotle
A three-part article that explores how the Aristotelian notion of tragedy plays out in three works by the 19th century American writer Herman Melville (admittedly, this is a departure from my usual coverage of 20th century literature).
19th century american literature • melville • tragedy • aristotle
FANNIE LOU HAMER: Grass-Roots Organizer
Profile of Fannie Lou Hamer, grass-roots organizer, political and civil rights activist, field secretary for the Student Non-violent Coordinating Committee.
civil rights activists african americans african
Profile of Fannie Lou Hamer, grass-roots organizer, political and civil rights activist, field secretary for the Student Non-violent Coordinating Committee.
civil rights activists african americans african
Master Race Science
Here we explore the way the science of eugenics has been used to justify and popularise racial mythology.
human experiments • aboriginal genocide • racism • eugenics • racial
Here we explore the way the science of eugenics has been used to justify and popularise racial mythology.
human experiments • aboriginal genocide • racism • eugenics • racial
Scott Joplin: King of Ragtime
Brief biography of Scott Joplin, 'The King of Ragtime' in later 19th-Century. Famous for 'The Entertainer' piano music - used in the blockbuster movie 'The Sting.'
scott joplin • king of ragtime • jazz composer • american composer • duke ellington
Brief biography of Scott Joplin, 'The King of Ragtime' in later 19th-Century. Famous for 'The Entertainer' piano music - used in the blockbuster movie 'The Sting.'
scott joplin • king of ragtime • jazz composer • american composer • duke ellington
Settlers Return to Jamestown
The people of Jamestown are ready to call it quits when, in 1610, Lord Thomas West De la Warr arrives in Virginia to be governor. John Rolfe marries Pocahontas and introd
jamestown • virginia • pocahontas • lord thomas west de la warr • delaware
The people of Jamestown are ready to call it quits when, in 1610, Lord Thomas West De la Warr arrives in Virginia to be governor. John Rolfe marries Pocahontas and introd
jamestown • virginia • pocahontas • lord thomas west de la warr • delaware
African American History For All
Do you know where you're going? Understand where you've been.
let nobody turn us around
Do you know where you're going? Understand where you've been.
let nobody turn us around
Black Wall Street- the book
Black Wall Street, a factual account of the worse riot in history by Hannibal B. Johnson.
black wall street • greenwood • tulsa oklahoma • hannibal b. johnson
Black Wall Street, a factual account of the worse riot in history by Hannibal B. Johnson.
black wall street • greenwood • tulsa oklahoma • hannibal b. johnson
Campfire Songs
Summer is fast approaching and campfire sing alongs are sure to follow. Do you need some help remembering the words to your favorite campfire songs?
campfire song • singalong • summer camp • camp songs • kum ba ya
Summer is fast approaching and campfire sing alongs are sure to follow. Do you need some help remembering the words to your favorite campfire songs?
campfire song • singalong • summer camp • camp songs • kum ba ya
Colonial Delaware
Henry Hudson discovers the Delaware River. Samuel Argall names the area Delaware for Virginia Governor Lord De La Warr. New Sweden is established.
delaware • samuel argall • henry hudson • lord de la warr • new sweden
Henry Hudson discovers the Delaware River. Samuel Argall names the area Delaware for Virginia Governor Lord De La Warr. New Sweden is established.
delaware • samuel argall • henry hudson • lord de la warr • new sweden
Ida Wells-Barnett
A strong advocate of racial and gender equality, Ida Wells-Barnett used her education and journalism skills to raise awareness of civil rights.
ida wells-barnett • african american • crusader • equality • 1862
A strong advocate of racial and gender equality, Ida Wells-Barnett used her education and journalism skills to raise awareness of civil rights.
ida wells-barnett • african american • crusader • equality • 1862
Jackie Robinson Honored
April 15, 2007 marked the 60th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's memorable debut in the major leagues.
jackie robinson • 42 • brooklyn dodgers • branch rickey • baseball
April 15, 2007 marked the 60th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's memorable debut in the major leagues.
jackie robinson • 42 • brooklyn dodgers • branch rickey • baseball
John Wesley Hardin 1
John Wesley Hardin, Texas gunman and killer, could shoot a man to death using either hand, or both, to fire his deadly weapons.
john wesley hardin • outlaw • gunman • texas • american civil war
John Wesley Hardin, Texas gunman and killer, could shoot a man to death using either hand, or both, to fire his deadly weapons.
john wesley hardin • outlaw • gunman • texas • american civil war
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