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Lesson 1 (from Chapter 1)

Objective

Chapter 1

"Black No More" is a 1931 Harlem Renaissance era satire on American race relations by George S. Schuyler which targets both the KKK and NAACP in condemning the ways in which race functions as both an obsession and a commodity in early twentieth-century America. George S. Schuyler (1895 - 1977) was an African American author, journalist and social commentator known for his conservative views. In this lesson, students are introduced to the book and will research the Harlem Renaissance and author George S. Schuyler.

Lesson

1) Teacher Lecture: Introduce the students to the book and author. "Black No More" is a 1931 satire on American race relations by George S. Schuyler which condemns the ways in which race functions as both an obsession and a commodity in early twentieth-century America.

2) Research Activity: Allow students time in the beginning of class to conduct independent research on the Harlem Renaissance and author...

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