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African American Literature Patterns

purple. To be American you take pride in yourself, your accomplishments, and your country. || Hurston || They particularly originated from Africa. || "I built my hut near the Congo"
 * Concept || Explanation || Example Unit Literature ||
 * Being American || Being American is loving your country no matter if your black, or white or
 * Roots and Heritage || Discussing where the author and his/her ancestors originated from

"Negro Speaks of Rivers" by Langston Hughes || same rights. African Americans wanted to be considered equal to the white man and not be discriminated because of the color of their skin. When everyone is equal, no one feels ashamed of who they are. || "I, Too" - Langston Hughes || and made it hard for them to achieve their equality. Racism was the cruelty by which they were treated due to their race, and poverty refers to their low income. || "The Mask" = Racism || "I, Too" by Langston Hughes ||
 * Culture/Influence of the Arts and Music || African Americans had their own kind of music which usually consisted of jazz and blues. They also had unique art to depict their troubles. || "Weary Blues"-culture ||
 * Equality/Civil Liberty || Equality means that everyone, regardless of gender or skin color, has the
 * Obstacles (Racism/Poverty) || Racism and poverty affected African-Americans in many ways,
 * Empowerment || Empowerment is the granting of political, social or economic power to an individual or group. African Americans wanted this politcal, social and economic power. Many empowered themselves by believing they were equal to whites. || "How It Feels to be Colored" by Zora Hurston