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Jazz at Home

Joel A. Rogers. Jazz at Home. By: Tyesha Rodriguez. Who was Joel A. Rogers?. Lived September 6, 1883- March 26, 1966 From Negril , Jamaica Came to the US in 1906 Lived in Chicago before settling in NYC Was a self trained historian, journalist, anthropologist, and novelist

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Jazz at Home

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  1. Joel A. Rogers Jazz at Home By: Tyesha Rodriguez

  2. Who was Joel A. Rogers? • LivedSeptember 6, 1883- March 26, 1966 • From Negril, Jamaica • Came to the US in 1906 • Lived in Chicago before settling in NYC • Was a self trained historian, journalist, anthropologist, and novelist • Was recognized for his excellence despite having no formal degrees or training

  3. Jazz at Home • Theme: Jazz is not only a form of self- expression but a way of life and happiness. It’s something that Negro’s excel at unlike the whites which “move lamely and woodenly.” • Tone: Although it’s fairly objective, Joel Rogers obviously takes pride in jazz, comparing it to that of war dances and stars. i • Technique: Narrative explaining the history of jazz and how it’s “not superficial, but fundamental.”

  4. Contributions Made to Harlem Renaissance • Joel Rogers wrote for the UNIA (universal Negro Improvement Associations) and lectured to local UNIA chapters. • He traveled to Europe and North Africa to research the global history of African people. • After his research he contributed publications such as The Crisis, American Mercury, The Messenger, The Negro World, Pittsburgh Courier, and Survey Graphic.

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