blog 19

For each category, share one fact you learned from the informative groups' presentations today:

1: Time Period: African-American Experience in U.S., 1930s & 1940s

The great depression started in the 1930s and 1940s.

2: Maya Angelou: Biography

Maya Angelou was bourn Margurite Johnson and got her name while dancing.

3: Racism: What is it? How has it occurred in the U.S.?

Racism arose in America against Native Americans and Africans who were brought to the United States.

4: Maya Angelou: Works & Publications

her works:

Just Give Me a Cool Drink of Water 'Fore I Die

I Know Why the Cadge Bird Sings

All G-d's children Need Traveling Shoes

Roots

Nominated for National Book Award

Tony Award nomination for best supporting actress

5: Racism: Where does it still exist in the U.S.?

It still exists almost everywhere including in the media, schools, houses, and in our every day lives