• Write for one (1) minute using the stream of consciousness writing method (Note: You may also type it offline and copy it within this discussion thread). Describe your experience and your reaction to what you wrote. Of the samples of the stream of consciousness technique given in this week’s chapters, determine which you prefer and explain the reasons why.
• Of the various authors, artists, and musicians who participated in the Harlem Renaissance, identify the person whose autograph you would most want, and explain the reasons why. Provide one (1) example that illustrates the reason why you selected the person that you did.

Explore:

Streaming Live

• Chapter 35 (pp. 1163-1166); Chapter 36 (p. 1189), stream of consciousness – background and samples
• Method and exploration of stream-of-consciousness writing at http://dversepoets.com/2012/05/24/stream-of-conscousness-writing/
• Writing a stream: http://thewritepractice.com/stream-of-consciousness/ and http://literarydevices.net/stream-of-consciousness/

Harlem Renaissance

• Chapter 36 (pp. 1172-1180); review the Week 8 “Music Folder”
• Website and video at http://www.history.com/topics/harlem-renaissance

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Harlem Renaissance

I would want the autograph of Josephine Baker (1906-1975) because she has a bubbly character despite experiencing numerous challenges. Again, Josephine attained success in a foreign country at a time racism was the ordeal. Josephine was a famous dancer and singer in France during the 1920’s who was devoted to fighting racism. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri. Her mother had given up her dream to become a dancer for a washerwoman, what Josephine would become, while her father abandoned them after birth. At only 8, Josephine took up odd jobs like cleaning and babysitting to provide for her family. Again, at 13 she served in a club as a waitress. At the time, she learned dancing and was seen touring the US with the Jones Family Band. Baker landed roles in the shuffle along music; her performances were comical which built her popularity with audiences. In 1925, she moved to France and quickly became a favorite. Josephine Baker performed in La Revue Nègre hall, Folies Bergère music halls numerous pieces garnering much success…………………………words 409