The Black Is Mine

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literature meme | two of two movements | the harlem...

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literature meme | two of two movements | the harlem renaissance

the harlem renaissance (c. 1918–37) was a blossoming of african american culture, particularly in the creative arts, and the most influential movement in african american literary history. embracing literary, musical, theatrical, and visual arts, participants sought to reconceptualize “the negro” apart from the white stereotypes that had influenced black peoples’ relationship to their heritage and to each other. they also sought to break free of victorian moral values and bourgeois shame about aspects of their lives that might, as seen by whites, reinforce racist beliefs. with much of the literature focusing on a realistic portrayal of black life, conservative black critics feared that the depiction of ghetto realism would impede the cause of racial equality. the intent of the movement, however, was not political but aesthetic. any benefit a burgeoning black contribution to literature might have in defraying racial prejudice was secondary to, as langston hughes put it, the “expression of our individual dark-skinned selves.”

the nucleus of the movement included jean toomer, langston hughes, rudolf fisher, wallace thurman, jessie redmon fauset, nella larsen, arna bontemps, countee cullen, and zora neale hurston. an older generation of writers and intellectuals—james weldon johnson, claude mckay, alain locke, and charles s. johnson—served as mentors.

the harlem renaissance influenced future generations of black writers, but it was largely ignored by the literary establishment after it waned in the 1930s. with the advent of the civil rights movement, it again acquired wider recognition. never dominated by a particular school of thought but rather characterized by intense debate, the movement laid the groundwork for all later african american literature (like that of gwendolyn brooks and robert hayden) and had an enormous impact on subsequent black literature and consciousness worldwide.

(clockwise from the top left: zora neale hurston, anne spencer, jean toomer, langston hughes, arna bontemps, and gwendolyn brooks)

"IF You LOVE! and I mean LOVE Being “BLACK” Melanin Strong people meaning Dark Skin, Kinky/Curly/Wavy..."

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 23:00:52 -0400

“IF You LOVE! and I mean LOVE Being “BLACK” Melanin Strong people meaning Dark Skin, Kinky/Curly/Wavy Hair, Heavy bone density and Muscle tone, Dark brown eyes etc etc (African/Original Peoples Features). . The NATURAL You.”

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"Gimme a taste of what I’ve been missing Too long, too strong temptations of reminisces I dedicate my..."

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:23:18 -0400

“Gimme a taste of what I’ve been missing Too long, too strong temptations of reminisces I dedicate my daydreams to your tender kisses The ones that are missing from both sets of lips that my body naturally glistens My dreams with images of our rustling bodies I wake to disappointment cause I wish for you to be right beside me Instead my body calls to get no answers For I wish to tango with you more than any exotic dancer But steadily with my pen & my mind’s crafted figures My orgasmic art splatters all over my fingers My heart is filled with your love & you’re every thought in my head I crave your body & mind daily No wonder I can’t make it to bed”

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madwhovianwithabox: twisteddoggeh: sometimes-reality-sucks-ass:...

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madwhovianwithabox:

twisteddoggeh:

sometimes-reality-sucks-ass:

christmas-with-clara:

onlypaintonthewall:

WHY IS OBAMA SUCH A CHILL PRESIDENT?

i just want to be friends with obama

best friends with obama.

Brobamas

BROBAMAS FOR THE WIN.

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"Gimme a taste of what I’ve been missing Too long, too strong temptations of reminisces I dedicate my..."

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ladiswaggcutiewithdreds: Dredlock lioness

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:04:21 -0400

ladiswaggcutiewithdreds:

Dredlock lioness

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naturalhairteens: soullesschildrenn: fawun: therealkevincray: ...

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naturalhairteens:

soullesschildrenn:

fawun:

therealkevincray:

ldnlove:

the dopest gif

coolest perspective in the video

THIS VIDEO WAS WAY AHEAD OF ITS TIME!

Whoa

Agreed.

double agree. and not just because it’s my favoritest song ever

kushitekalkulus: CLASSIC PHOTOS OF LADY BLACK PANTHERS

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 03:15:44 -0400

kushitekalkulus:

CLASSIC PHOTOS OF LADY BLACK PANTHERS

18-15n-77-30w: alexandraelle: What if God was a her?/Would I...

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 03:15:19 -0400

18-15n-77-30w:

alexandraelle:

What if God was a her?/Would I treat her the same?/Would I still be runnin’ game on her?/
In what type of ways would I want her?/ Would I want her for her mind or her heavenly body?…/Couldn’t be jealous if otha brothas worshipped her…” -Common

I KNEW IT!

naturalhairteens: soullesschildrenn: fawun: therealkevincray: ...

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 03:11:51 -0400

naturalhairteens:

soullesschildrenn:

fawun:

therealkevincray:

ldnlove:

the dopest gif

coolest perspective in the video

THIS VIDEO WAS WAY AHEAD OF ITS TIME!

Whoa

Agreed.

double agree. and not just because it’s my favoritest song ever

blackfashion: Mission street style. Photographed by Jazmin...

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 03:10:41 -0400

blackfashion:

Mission street style.

Photographed by Jazmin Jones, 22, San Francisco.

http://missjonesmedia.tumblr.com/

mindofamindless: ✋

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 03:09:16 -0400

mindofamindless:

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afrafemme: cuntpocolypse: theniggaskaramazov: anticodon: So I was on the train today and these...

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 01:51:43 -0400

afrafemme:

cuntpocolypse:

theniggaskaramazov:

anticodon:

So I was on the train today and these two black guys were having a conversation not even that loud and said “nigga” like once when this white lady turns around and says “How do you think MLK Jr. would feel about you using that kind of language” and one of the guys snaps back and said “Idk maybe if your people didn’t shoot him I would know”

OOP

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"Gimme a taste of what I’ve been missing Too long, too strong temptations of reminisces I dedicate my..."

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