Copyright ©2011, ©2006 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Prentice Hall African-American History, Second Edition Darlene Clark Hine William C. Hine Stanley Harrold Black Culture of the 1930’s and 1940’s

Copyright ©2011, ©2006 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Prentice Hall African-American History, Second Edition Darlene Clark Hine William C. Hine Stanley Harrold Focus Question How did African Americans build cultural power in the 30s and 40s? What were the consequences of this?

Copyright ©2011, ©2006 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Prentice Hall African-American History, Second Edition Darlene Clark Hine William C. Hine Stanley Harrold The Black Culture Industry and American Racism Diaspora  The dispersion of a people from their original homeland. During the 30s and 40s corporate America recognized the money that could be made in producing and marketing black culture How did the tastes of white consumers shape the work of black artists?

Copyright ©2011, ©2006 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Prentice Hall African-American History, Second Edition Darlene Clark Hine William C. Hine Stanley Harrold Paul Robeson Ol’ Man River Ol' man river, Dat ol' man river He mus'know sumpin' But don't say nuthin’, He jes'keeps rollin’ He keeps on rollin' along What’s the message of Robeson’s song?

Copyright ©2011, ©2006 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Prentice Hall African-American History, Second Edition Darlene Clark Hine William C. Hine Stanley Harrold Billie Holiday God Bless the Child Yes, the strong gets more While the weak ones fade Empty pockets don't ever make the grade Mama may have, Papa may have But God bless the child that's got his own That's got his own What’s the message of this song to African Americans?

Copyright ©2011, ©2006 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Prentice Hall African-American History, Second Edition Darlene Clark Hine William C. Hine Stanley Harrold The Music Culture from Swing to Bebop (cont'd) Bebop music was of such enduring quality, however, that it shaped the contours of American popular culture and style for two generations. Bebop was a way of life and had its own attendant styles. Charlie Parker Why did Bebop meet resistance from whites?

Copyright ©2011, ©2006 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Prentice Hall African-American History, Second Edition Darlene Clark Hine William C. Hine Stanley Harrold Race, Representation, and the Movies The film that most firmly cemented the role of black Americans as servants in the American consciousness was Gone with the Wind (1939). How powerful are movies in impacting people’s views about race?

Copyright ©2011, ©2006 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Prentice Hall African-American History, Second Edition Darlene Clark Hine William C. Hine Stanley Harrold Black Filmmakers Eventually, during and after World War II, Hollywood developed more sophisticated race-directed movies. In movies like “Show Boat” and “The Negro Soldier”, African Americans were portrayed positively. Why was it important for African Americans to control their image in films?

Copyright ©2011, ©2006 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Prentice Hall African-American History, Second Edition Darlene Clark Hine William C. Hine Stanley Harrold Gospel in Chicago: One of the greatest gospel singers, Mahalia Jackson helped the popularity of the genre started by Thomas Dorsey Move on Up a Little Higher Where was Jackson wanting to “move up” to?

Copyright ©2011, ©2006 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Prentice Hall African-American History, Second Edition Darlene Clark Hine William C. Hine Stanley Harrold Katherine Dunham Katherine Dunham founded the Negro Dance Group in Chicago..  The school trained in not only dance, but also theater, literature and world cultures.  She was not afraid to protest racial segregation  How did Katherine Dunham draw on her training as an anthropologist in her dance?

Copyright ©2011, ©2006 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Prentice Hall African-American History, Second Edition Darlene Clark Hine William C. Hine Stanley Harrold Black Graphic Art The WPA and Federal Arts Project with artists like Aaron Douglass sponsored paintings of African Americans on public buildings to show the African American experience Harlem Hospital Mural How can art help people understand another’s point of view? Why did the government during the New Deal sponsor paintings like this?

Copyright ©2011, ©2006 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Prentice Hall African-American History, Second Edition Darlene Clark Hine William C. Hine Stanley Harrold Jesse Owens Professional sports were not as segregated as the rest of America The 1936 gave a great example against racism worldwide and at home with the performance of Jesse Owens Owens, son of sharecroppers, won 4 gold medals How Jesse Owens achieve symbolic victories over Nazism?

Copyright ©2011, ©2006 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Prentice Hall African-American History, Second Edition Darlene Clark Hine William C. Hine Stanley Harrold Joe Louis In 1938, Joe Louis helped defeat racism as well In 1938, Louis fought Max Schmeling and defended the World Heavyweight Title How did Louis defeat racism through his sport?

Copyright ©2011, ©2006 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Prentice Hall African-American History, Second Edition Darlene Clark Hine William C. Hine Stanley Harrold Jackie Robinson Baseball was segregated until the end of WWII In 1947 major league baseball, became integrated when Jackie Robinson signed to play with the Brooklyn Dodgers. He broke the color barrier when he opened at first base for the Dodgers in 1947 What made Robinson the best candidate for breaking the color line in baseball? What were the consequences of his success?

Copyright ©2011, ©2006 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Prentice Hall African-American History, Second Edition Darlene Clark Hine William C. Hine Stanley Harrold Focus Question How did African Americans build cultural power in the 30s and 40s? What were the consequences of this?