John Cunningham Elder

The Harlem Renaissance is an oft-cited but often overlooked period of American history, during which African American art and social commentary reached profound new heights, both in celebration of African and Black culture and heritage, and in direct condemnation and criticism of the bitter racism that plague both North and South. This resource asks students to examine multiple works of art created by African American artists during the Harlem Renaissance. It was situated towards the end of a un

In this homework assignment, students are tasked with writing an editorial that critiques the vision for racial equality and uplift as outlined by one of the following Black intellectual leaders: Marcus Garvey, W.E.B. Du Bois, or Booker T. Washington. Students must use outside evidence to inform their editorial, and further prove that their writing is of the time period. The assignment includes a brief explanation of each leader's beliefs, as well as scaffolds to guide student drafting and writi