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Writing Assignment 3_Black Studies

Writing Assignment 3_Black Studies

Q For this writing assignment#3, you will be discussing the life and work of Amiri Baraka. Source material for this assignment can be found in the textbook (pages 660-665) and on Blackboard (click on “Course Documents” then open the folder “all Amiri Baraka files.” A. From the documentary on Baraka, (Youtube link in folder), discuss three things you found noteworthy about this author. Only watch up to 9:55) B. From the biographical overview in the text (pages 660-665), describe three things about his life that you think influenced his writing, and why? C. What was his poem (Youtube link in folder): "Somebody Blew Up America” trying to say? What deeper points about America was he trying to get across? This should be the most detailed part of your discussion. This assignment must be posted as a word document attachment. No other formats will be accepted. 50 points possible Length: this assignment has a minimum length of 1,000 words, double spaced. Due date: no later than 3/3/2019 at 11:59 pm POINT: everyone must also post their answer to part “C” (and only C) on-line, to the Discussion Board Forum: “Baraka” by the same due date/time above-3/3/19. I have posted directions on this forum assignment for your responses, which are due on 3/5.

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There are many people who have graced the earth and made significant contributions to make the world a better place along with creating greater awareness, but very few have stood out in a way that has evoked emotions and inspired voices through confrontations of such statures that bring goosebumps. Amiri Baraka, born Everett LeRoi in 1934, has had a rich educational and professional life, but what really worked as a support for him was the inner voice that urged him to write and speak in ways that moved people, gave them the vision to question, and most importantly awakened them. His poems, drama, essays, and the tone that covered it all were confrontational in nature, but it was not a random emotional outburst, but rather questions that shook the very foundations of the society.