BLACK RAGE HISTORICAL STUDY

BLACK RAGE: A HISTORICAL ANALYSIS Outline Thesis Statement: Throughout the history of the United States, as seen through an analysis of African-American literature and rhetoric, black rage has not only existed, but has grown. As the momentum toward equality is clearly evident in the black race’s struggle, the question of where (or when) this rage will subside (if ever) remains unanswered. In examining black rage, four distinct periods of American history should be considered: …

…Blacks who have integrated and “played by the rules” still have not obtained equality and are experiencing racial frustration. Davis, Nathaniel, ed. Afro-American Reference: An Annotated Bibliography of Selected Resources. Westport: Greenwood, 1985. A comprehensive bibliography of sources, this text contains a general annotated bibliography of Afro-American-studies reference sources. “Declaration of Independence.” Webster’s, 1700. Douglas, Frederick. “Fourth of July Oration.” Address to Rochester, NY, 5 Jul. 1852. Rpt. in part Straub, 75-85. Douglass upbraids America for her hypocrisy