Black Women’s Cultural and Artistic Critique on America
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Introduction
The History of Black Women in America has been a struggling story because of the oppression they faced by white supremacists. From the beginning of slavery in 1619, Black Women… Read more »
“Lifting As We Climb”: Black Women’s Clubs
National Association of Colored Women’s Clubs Motto: “Lifting As We Climb.” In the 1890s, the growth of the Black Women’s club movements expanded in order to prevent lynching. Ida B…. Read more »
The Harlem Renaissance
The Harlem Renaissance was a period of time for Black women to prosper and demonstrate their artistic abilities. Women like Jessie E. Fauset and Zora N. Hurston wrote books, while… Read more »
Lift Every Voice & Sing
Augusta Savage was an African American woman that started sculpting at a very young age. She was very active in the Work Progress Administration and also maintained a teaching… Read more »
Black America’s Progession (1980s-1990s)
Maya Angelou’s Poem Caged Bird is a direct symbol of Black people in the 20th century. She starts off by describing the ways a free bird acts, when alive. She… Read more »
Making Headlines
The Essence article highlighted Black women in the 20th century. This article is so liberating because it touches on topics of feminism and beauty standards. When beauty standards are discussed,… Read more »
Influencing Black America Through Boycotting
A group of black women, known as the Women’s Political Council wrote a letter to the Black folks in their community telling them to boycott riding the buses. This physical… Read more »
Adding Color In Order To Heal Dark Times
Mailou Lois Jones created a colorful piece called La Baker that is displayed in a museum in Boston. Boston is where Jones was born and raised, so it is beautiful… Read more »
Paving Way for Generations of Black Americans
There is an art display placed on the side of the Lewis K. Downing building located on the main campus of Howard University. The sculpture displays two African American students… Read more »
Bibliography
Primary Sources: Angelou, Maya. Harold Bloom, editor. 1996. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. New York :Chelsea House Publishers. Buchanan, Beverly. Rituals and Ruins. 1981. Brooklyn, New York Museum. Database:… Read more »