Category: Harlem Renaissance

In The Shroud and Sonnys Blues both the Grimm Brothers and James Baldwin created a very sympathetic story that conveys the messages of sorrow, loss and transformation but make peace at the end. There are many similarities in both of these short captivating stories and both stories are made to make the reader feel for…

The surroundings of someone has impact and influence on an individual’s behavior, this is also referred to as nurture. These influences later eventually determine mental health and the roles in society one fulfills. Two short stories, James Baldwins, Sonnys Blues’ ‘ and Daniel Alarco
n, The Ballad of Rocky Rontal are great examples of two different…

The story Sonnys Blues by James Baldwin talks about Sonny who lives in Harlem in the 1950s. The story, is centered about Sonny who is a talented musician, lives a life full of struggles and was trapped in drug addiction which got him in jail while trying to attain success in life. The narrator, Sonnys…

In the poem Sonny’s Blues written by James Baldwin was narrated from the perspective of Sonny’s brother. The poem goes along to tell a story about an African American math teacher in 1950s Harlem, to his brother Sonny, a jazz pianist who has dealt with heroin addiction at a young age. Unlike many of the…

Drug abuse is extremely prevalent in our society today and has increased tremendously due to the controversy of whether some drugs should be legalized in our country or not. As a result, it can be argued that drug abuse is very harmful to people and should be controlled and dealt with accordingly. First, drug abuse…

Family for most people play a vital role in their life, whether it is from personal development, emotional support, or moral guidance. Family is everything. One would assume, parents are the sole contributor to the overall development of a child while that may be true, the bond of a brother or sister can be just…

Introduction: The Harlem Renaissance and hip hop are two significant cultural movements that emerged in different time periods but share commonalities in terms of artistic expression, social commentary, and the empowerment of marginalized communities. This critical essay explores the connections between the Harlem Renaissance and hip hop, highlighting their impact on African American culture, their…