For the Afro-American in the 1920's being a 'New Negro' was being 'Modern'. And being an 'New Negro' meant, largely, not being an 'Old Negro', disassociating oneself from the symbols and legacy of slavery - being urbane, assertive militant.
The vogue of the New Negro . . . had all of the character of a public relations promotion. The Negro had to be "sold" to the public in terms they cou… - Nathan Huggins
The vogue of the New Negro . . . had all of the character of a public relations promotion. The Negro had to be "sold" to the public in terms they cou…
- Nathan Huggins
Those who would be called tyrants cannot be called free men. - Nathan Huggins
Those who would be called tyrants cannot be called free men.
For the Afro-American in the 1920's being a 'New Negro' was being 'Modern'. And being an 'New Negro' meant, largely, not being an 'Old Negro', disass… - Nathan Huggins
For the Afro-American in the 1920's being a 'New Negro' was being 'Modern'. And being an 'New Negro' meant, largely, not being an 'Old Negro', disass…
Death mattered not -- It was a mere puncutation - Nathan Huggins
Death mattered not -- It was a mere puncutation
Who one was, where one came from, what one was expected to be, the height of courage and character that were to be achieved, were woven into the fabr… - Nathan Huggins
Who one was, where one came from, what one was expected to be, the height of courage and character that were to be achieved, were woven into the fabr…
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