Of “The New Negro”
More and more, an intelligent realization of the great discrepancy between the American social creed and the American social practice forces upon the Negro the taking of the moral advantage that is his.
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“Freedom Morning” (1944), an oil painting by Claude Clark (1915-2001), depicts African Americans from various walks of life and, in the background, a rising sun shattering the chains of two clenched fists.
Joining artist Claude Clark’s “Freedom Morning” and timeless words of wisdom from writer Carson McCuller’s Doctor Copeland, what better motivation does a soul need to rise up?
this one had me feelin' some "type" o' way...
Nothing could complement “The Daily Grind” by poet Fenton Johnson better than “Green Beans” served up by artist Kadir Nelson.
You can take the low road or climb to the mountaintop.
Outside is pretty, too bright for eyes. Shine, sharp as a knife. The first time, by accident, mind absently thinking.
Priceless Treasures Sinking in Sand
Category: Book Bites, Newsy Bites
Tags:America, American pop culture and hypocrisy, Black Lives Matter, Claude McKay, cultural commentary with bite, Justice 4 George Floyd
Protestors…on the side of right.
America
by
Claude McKay
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