In the early 1900s, Black Americans searched for a new identity during the Great Migration. This period of time marked African Americans moving from the south to Harlem, New York City. Harlem was originally designed to be an upper-class white neighborhood 20 years prior to the Great Migration, which led to certain white residents fighting… Continue reading Black Excellence Thrives On – 500 word Draft
My focus theme will be on Black excellence and worthy Black contributions to society. I am aiming to explain and demonstrate Black excellence and Black contributions to society how directly relates to Black humanity. The significance of my chosen theme is to emphasis the role lost Black Literature plays a role in recovering Black humanity.… Continue reading Bre’s Final Blog Site Proposal
This first thing I noticed about Kim Gallon’s essay was her used of the terms “black,” “Africana” and “African American,” in terms of which one is more appropriate to use. This reading informed me that the term “digital humanities” exist. Gallon wrote, “Although work on racial, ethnic, and national difference is emerging in the digital… Continue reading Hot Take: Black Digital Humanities
The novel, Passing by Nella Larsen, has many themes and dynamics that occur between its flawed characters. Although they are married, Irene and Brian don’t exactly operate with a sense of partnership. Who is Brian to Irene? What are their dynamics? The novel reveals Irene’s thoughts and perceptions of her husband through their dialogue. The… Continue reading ‘Passing’ On True Desires for False Security Final Draft
The novel, Passing by Nella Larsen, has many themes and dynamics that occur between its flawed characters. Although they are married, Irene and Brian don’t exactly operate with a sense of partnership. Who is Brian to Irene? What are their dynamics? The novel reveals Irene’s thoughts and perceptions of her husband through their dialogue. The… Continue reading ‘Passing’ On True Desires for False Security Draft 1
The novel Passing reveals that Brian was forced to be a doctor because of Irene. Brian reveals he doesn’t like sick people in the novel similarly to the way he revealed his dislike for the sick in the movie. “I hate sick people, and they’re stupid meddling families, as smelly, dirty rooms…” Brain expressed on… Continue reading Brian Vs. Irene: In Class Blog Passing (4/12)
In contrast to the movie, the novel shows more details of Brian and Irene’s back on fourth, especially on pages 159 – 160. I found it quite intriguing that Irene shared her feelings and affection of Clare with her husband Brian in a subtle way. “[…] Clare does add to any party. She’s so easy… Continue reading MY HOT TAKE ON THE FINALE OF PASSING
Part one is written in what I thought was an omniscient narrative, until I learned in class it’s free indirect discourse that is in tuned with the Irene’s energy. The immediate difference the novel gives the audience versus the movie is background information about Clare and Irene when they were younger, as well as their… Continue reading HOT TAKE ON Irene and Clare’s “ENCOUNTER”
I believe the film “Passing” was in black and white because black and white people were the biggest themes of the film. The film captured how much easier it is to be accepted in society when you are white versus being black. This differ from Color Struck because the main character Zora Neale Hurston wasn’t… Continue reading Easier Acceptance When You’re “Passing” (Hot Take on the film “Passing”)
The Prize Winner list published in June 1925 from Opportunity: A Journal of Negro Life The worth of a Black person’s life has always been in question in the United States. Post-slavery led to freed African descendants who weren’t provided with guidance or resources to adjust well into society as worthy. Are Black people… Continue reading Worthy Black Contributions (POST #3)