August Wilson (1945-2005)
August Wilson was an American playwright from Pittsburgh. One of his most known works was the play The Fences, that appeared in Broadway in 1987. The play explored the black experience of race relations in America, and was the sixth part of a ten part series called the Pittsburgh Cycle. The play earned him a Pulitzer prize.
Minstrel Show
The Minstrel Show was a from of entertainment in America in the 19th century. Each show contained a variety of acts including comic skits, variety acts, dancing, and music performances. The shows were mainly performed by Caucasians that would put up make up or "black face" themselves to give themselves the role of black people. The purpose was to mock African Americans and to promote white superiority.
The Harlem Renaissance
The Harlem Renaissance was the development of the Harlem neighborhood in New York City, New York. It was an area full of black culture in as early as the twentieth century. It resulted in social and artistic explosions across the United States. The event lasted from the 1910's to the mid 1930's and is considered a golden age for African American culture.
The First African American Marines
With the begging of World War II, African Americans would get the chance to wear the "toughest uniform" and participate in the Marines, that were formerly and all-white Marine Corps. They were first trained by whites, but eventually African Americans were able to work their way up in the army to become officers, and train other African Americans.
The Negro Leagues
The Negro Leagues was an organized league structure for African Americans to play professional baseball, created in 1920's. Because of Jim Crow Laws, African Americans were not allowed to play on professional baseball teams with white player in white baseball leagues. Was of the most key players was Jackie Robinson. He was an exceptional player and played for the Kansas City Monarchs. He eventually gained attention of the white professional baseball league and was the first African American Player to play in it. He would was given credit of desegregating professional baseball.
African American Music in the 1950's
The 1950's, there was a time of changes of the decade and it was reflected through music. There was the popularization of R&B (Rhythm and Blue) which is considered the popularization of "black" music. In the 1950's many African American musicians rose in prominence and enjoyed their success. It was even believed in the 1950's that some white artists stole their music from African American artists.
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August Wilson (1945-2005)
August Wilson was an American playwright from Pittsburgh. One of his most known works was the play The Fences, that appeared in Broadway in 1987. The play explored the black experience of race relations in America, and was the sixth part of a ten part series called the Pittsburgh Cycle. The play earned him a Pulitzer prize.
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