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Title: On Being Negro in America
Note: Reading ease score: 60.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "On Being Negro in America" by J. Saunders Redding is a personal essay written in the mid-20th century. The work delves into the complex experience of being Black in America, exploring themes of identity, race relations, and societal expectations. Through intimate reflections, Redding articulates the psychological burden that accompanies being a member of a marginalized group, expressing a desire for understanding and personal freedom. The opening of the essay sets the stage for Redding's personal narrative, as he discusses the dual consciousness he feels as a Black man in America—a constant awareness of himself as both an individual and as part of a larger racial identity. He recounts a harrowing incident witnessed through his classroom window, reflecting on the emotions of pity and a troubling sense of satisfaction that the victim was white. This moment illustrates the internal conflict that arises from systemic oppression and ingrained societal tensions. Redding grapples with the idea that his identity as a Negro shapes his perceptions, responses, and actions, blending personal experience with broader societal critiques. Ultimately, he seeks to express the urgency of confronting these challenges to pursue a deeper understanding of his humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Redding, J. Saunders (Jay Saunders), 1906-1988
EBook No.: 61818
Published: Apr 12, 2020
Downloads: 88
Language: English
Subject: United States -- Race relations
Subject: African Americans -- Race identity
Subject: Redding, J. Saunders (Jay Saunders), 1906-1988
LoCC: History: America: United States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: On Being Negro in America
Note: Reading ease score: 60.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Richard Tonsing, Tim Lindell, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
book was produced from images made available by the
HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Summary: "On Being Negro in America" by J. Saunders Redding is a personal essay written in the mid-20th century. The work delves into the complex experience of being Black in America, exploring themes of identity, race relations, and societal expectations. Through intimate reflections, Redding articulates the psychological burden that accompanies being a member of a marginalized group, expressing a desire for understanding and personal freedom. The opening of the essay sets the stage for Redding's personal narrative, as he discusses the dual consciousness he feels as a Black man in America—a constant awareness of himself as both an individual and as part of a larger racial identity. He recounts a harrowing incident witnessed through his classroom window, reflecting on the emotions of pity and a troubling sense of satisfaction that the victim was white. This moment illustrates the internal conflict that arises from systemic oppression and ingrained societal tensions. Redding grapples with the idea that his identity as a Negro shapes his perceptions, responses, and actions, blending personal experience with broader societal critiques. Ultimately, he seeks to express the urgency of confronting these challenges to pursue a deeper understanding of his humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Redding, J. Saunders (Jay Saunders), 1906-1988
EBook No.: 61818
Published: Apr 12, 2020
Downloads: 88
Language: English
Subject: United States -- Race relations
Subject: African Americans -- Race identity
Subject: Redding, J. Saunders (Jay Saunders), 1906-1988
LoCC: History: America: United States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.