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The Emergence of the African-American Experience

The Emergence of the African-American Experience.

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The Emergence of the African-American Experience

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  1. The Emergence of the African-American Experience

  2. Frederick Douglass, American Abolitionist "There is no negro problem. The problem is whether the American people have loyalty enough, honor enough, patriotism enough, to live up to their own constitution.“ Douglass recruited over one hundred free slaves. Among the recruits arriving at boot camp were two of Douglass' sons Lewis and Charles. Nearly a quarter of a million African- Americans fought in the Civil War for their own freedom

  3. Sojourner Truth It was the self-given name of Isabella Baumfree. She was born into slavery, but escaped with her daughter in 1826. She was an outspoken advocate on civil rights issues not only of racial discrimination, but of sexual discrimination.

  4. Communication Slaves were not allowed to learn to read or write. Communication may cause union, awareness, uprising, revolt! Slaves shared information with each other through the singing of spirituals . Singing helped to lift spirits, but many spirituals contained veiled (hidden) meanings. Oral histories also indicated that slaves may have used coded messages imbedded in homemade quilts.

  5. Spirituals: A folk song sung by enslaved African Americans. Almost all spirituals contain the following: Refrain: a word, phrase, line, or group of lines repeated at regular intervals. It emphasizes key ideas, sets a rhythm, and makes a song easier to remember. Biblical allusion: references to people, places, and events from the Bible. Allegory: a story in which all the literal elements are also symbols. Example: Moses led the Israelites out of slavery; enslaved African Americans year for a guide who will also lead them out of slavery.

  6. Quilt Codes “Flying geese” were used as compasses and directional aids. “The Boat” signaled that water or a boat was nearby and available.

  7. “The Monkey Wrench” signaled the need to get materials ready. “The Drunkard’s Path” indicated the need to take evasive action to avoid slave catchers.

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