Harrison's Contributions to the New Negro Movement

The transcript discusses the founding meeting of Harrison's Liberty League in 1917, highlighting key figures like Hubert Harrison and Adam Clayton Powell. It draws parallels between historical slogans used by Woodrow Wilson and modern events, emphasizing the need for democracy in the South. The transcript also covers Harrison's influential publications, such as 'The Voice' and his role in the New Negro movement, underscoring his significant contributions to African American history and activism.

Who were the key speakers at the founding meeting of Harrison's Liberty League?

• Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, Claude McKay

• Marcus Garvey, W.E.B. Du Bois, Booker T. Washington

• James Baldwin, Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr.

• Hubert Harrison, Chandler Owen, Adam Clayton Powell Sr.

What was the main slogan proposed by Harrison to address issues in the South?

• Make the South Safe for Democracy

• Freedom and Justice

• End Segregation Now

• Equality for All

What constitutional amendments did Harrison's organization demand to be enforced?

• 4th, 5th, and 6th Amendments

• 19th, 20th, and 21st Amendments

• 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments

• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Amendments

What was the name of the paper published by Harrison?

• The New Negro

• The African American Review

• The Voice

• The Harlem Times

Which of the following themes was NOT covered in Harrison's paper 'The Voice'?

• Two Negro Radicalisms

• The Harlem Renaissance

• The White War in Colored Races

• Education in West Africa

What role did Harrison play in the New Negro Movement?

• He was unaware of the movement.

• He opposed the movement.

• He was a founder and key figure.

• He was a minor contributor.

Which publication is associated with Harrison's foundational work in the New Negro Movement?

• The Negro World

• The New Negro

• The Crisis

• The Souls of Black Folk

What is the title of the book that explores the New Negro's experiences in the Western world?

• The Souls of Black Folk

• The Harlem Renaissance

• When Africa Awakes

• The New Negro

What is the focus of the book 'When Africa Awakes'?

• The rise of African empires

• The history of Africa

• The stirrings and strivings of the New Negro

• The end of colonialism

Which press is associated with the redoing of the book 'When Africa Awakes'?

• African American Heritage Press

• New Negro Press

• Harlem Renaissance Press

• Diasporic Africa Press