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The poem provided here is "America." It was written by Claude McKay as a means to show the duality of America. It depicts the wonders and horrors African Americans experience every day in America. The cluster of art I chose to use for this was a mix of Archibald Motley whose art showed racial injustice in America, and Palmer Hayden whose art depicted African Americans lives in America.

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The lyrics provided were from composer Duke Ellington's song "It Don't Mean a Thing" I chose to use these lyrics as Duke Ellington was a prolific composer and conductor at the time. Many white people chose to indulge in his art, showing an interest in African culture. The cluster of art mainly used here was created by Archibald Motley as he sought to accurately depict African culture and challenge racial stereotypes in America.

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The poem "I, too, Sing America" was written by Langston Hughes, and in my eyes represents a sense of empowerment and resilience in African American people. The cluster of art I chose to surround it was mainly pieces created by Aaron Douglas as his artwork represents strength and the emancipation of African Americans.

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"Although she feeds me bread of bitterness,
And sinks into my throat her tiger's tooth,
Stealing my breath of life, I will confess
I love this cultured hell that tests my youth!
Her vigor flows like tides into my blood,
Giving me strength erect against her hate.
Her bigness sweeps my being like a flood.
Yet, as a rebel fronts a king in state,
I stand within her walls with not a shred
Of terror, malice, not a word of jeer.
Darkly I gaze into the days ahead,
And see her might and granite wonders there,
Beneath the touch of Time's unerring hand,
Like priceless treasures sinking in the sand."

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"I, too, sing America.

I am the darker brother.

They send me to eat in the kitchen

When company comes,

But I laugh,

And eat well,

And grow strong.

Tomorrow, I'll be at the table

When company comes.

Nobody'll dare

Say to me,

'Eat in the kitchen,'

Then.

Besides,

They'll see how beautiful I am

And be ashamed-

I, too, am America."

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"What good is melody, what good is music
If it ain't possessin' something sweet?
Nah, it ain't the melody and it ain't the music
There's something else that makes this tune complete

Yes, it don't mean a thing, if it ain't got that swing
Well, it don't mean a thing, all you got to do is sing
It makes no difference if it's sweet or hot
Just give that rhythm everything you got"