The Black Americans Movement
The modern Negro movement established in 1920 became popular at a time when Harlem revived, awakened, and enlightened the blacks about their rights. Harlem, therefore, educated the Africans Americans on the importance of self-independence in America. During this period, different individuals started the move to advocate for the freedom of expression, economic, and social independence. Also, racial segregation of the blacks put down on Jim Crow’s laws. Jim has separated schools, restaurants, public places, and transport between black and white people.
Consequently, between the year 1882 and 1968, the number of black Americans hanged was 3500, which prompted the blacks to start the fight for their civil freedoms. Du Bois, James Weldon Johnson, Walter White, and Jessie Fauset are the leaders who spearheaded the black Americans fight by offering financial support and advice to the black people. The difficulties experienced by black women included sexual harassment, physical violence, joblessness, and being killed. Therefore, Susan Anthony and Elizabeth Stanton came up with new ideas and strategies for advocating for the respect of women’s rights.
The old negro generally refers to an era where black people slavery had dominated America. The transition from ancient blacks to the enlightened period is known as the new negro movement. Even after the protests, the American constitution signed the fourteen and fifteen laws, which made it more difficult for blacks to obtain their rights. However, the blacks continued to push for their rights, and there was a breakthrough between the years 1950 and 1960 when black’s civil rights were acknowledged. As a result, blacks in America acquired personal freedom and the improvement of social and economic status. The success motivated the blacks to discover their identity and put their cultures into writing. The movement’s victory marked the end of slavery and segregation of black Americans.