https://padlet.com/skittlesfreak101/uvu58vbscosr From "The Ways of White Folks" by Langston Hughes en-us 2018-10-28 19:19:35 UTC 2025-11-02 05:33:36 UTC hello@padlet.com skittlesfreak101 https://padlet.com/skittlesfreak101/uvu58vbscosr/wish/297797253 Though this may be quite an extreme example, similarities can be seen here. In Oceola's case, her 'producer' attempted to force her to produce music with which she did not care to associate. Kesha, a prominent member in today's music realm, was forced to participate in things she would rather not. ]]> 2018-10-28 19:53:00 UTC https://padlet.com/skittlesfreak101/uvu58vbscosr/wish/297797253 skittlesfreak101 https://padlet.com/skittlesfreak101/uvu58vbscosr/wish/297799819 This man provides us with a detailed summary and analysis of "The Blues I'm Playing". Due to the length of the video, I would recommend watching it on double speed. ]]> 2018-10-28 20:12:55 UTC https://padlet.com/skittlesfreak101/uvu58vbscosr/wish/297799819 skittlesfreak101 https://padlet.com/skittlesfreak101/uvu58vbscosr/wish/297806676 This video gives a small look into the history of the music that emerged from the Harlem Renaissance and the Great Migration. This is the same time period in which Oceola lived and played. ]]> 2018-10-28 21:07:10 UTC https://padlet.com/skittlesfreak101/uvu58vbscosr/wish/297806676 skittlesfreak101 https://padlet.com/skittlesfreak101/uvu58vbscosr/wish/297806707 This article takes a brief look into poetry and music from the Harlem Renaissance. It does not fail to recognize Langston Hughes, one of the most notable people of the age.]]> 2018-10-28 21:07:27 UTC https://padlet.com/skittlesfreak101/uvu58vbscosr/wish/297806707 skittlesfreak101 https://padlet.com/skittlesfreak101/uvu58vbscosr/wish/297807630 From meeting Mrs. Ellsworth, she also spends a lot of her time in Paris. Paris experienced its own form of the Harlem Renaissance and thus created a sort of safe haven for African-Americans of the time.]]> 2018-10-28 21:15:00 UTC https://padlet.com/skittlesfreak101/uvu58vbscosr/wish/297807630 skittlesfreak101 https://padlet.com/skittlesfreak101/uvu58vbscosr/wish/297808280 It may be subtle, but pieces of racism can be picked out of this story. One that really sticks out is Mrs. Ellsworth (roughly) stating that she has never known a black person before. One might read right over this, but through close examination more can be revealed. Mrs. Ellsworth is basically saying that she has never known a black person of which she thinks as a real person. ]]> 2018-10-28 21:19:21 UTC https://padlet.com/skittlesfreak101/uvu58vbscosr/wish/297808280 skittlesfreak101 https://padlet.com/skittlesfreak101/uvu58vbscosr/wish/297808366 This theme is displayed throughout the entire course of the story. Mrs. Ellsworth's entire life is devoted to art. I refrain from saying the same for Oceola, though it is similar. Art is a major part of her life, yet she puts first a much more important part, love. This article gives an interesting look at the art of the Harlem Renaissance.]]> 2018-10-28 21:20:12 UTC https://padlet.com/skittlesfreak101/uvu58vbscosr/wish/297808366 skittlesfreak101 https://padlet.com/skittlesfreak101/uvu58vbscosr/wish/297863069 The main character, Oceola, is a musical prodigy that is sponsored by the wealthy Mrs. Ellsworth. This small excerpt gives an insight into her character and a slight insight into Hughes' inspiration.]]> 2018-10-29 03:31:07 UTC https://padlet.com/skittlesfreak101/uvu58vbscosr/wish/297863069 skittlesfreak101 https://padlet.com/skittlesfreak101/uvu58vbscosr/wish/297865728 Earlier this year, a young boy was discovered singing to whoever he could in a Walmart. He almost instantly became a viral sensation and now attends many large events where he plays his old country music. This story is similar to that of Oceola. He was discovered from nothing and grew from assistance from those who had already made it. ]]> 2018-10-29 03:47:28 UTC https://padlet.com/skittlesfreak101/uvu58vbscosr/wish/297865728 skittlesfreak101 https://padlet.com/skittlesfreak101/uvu58vbscosr/wish/297882099 The protagonist, Oceola, spends much of her time in Harlem. This is where she and her culture reside. She refuses to leave when offered a fancier place in New York.]]> 2018-10-29 06:01:07 UTC https://padlet.com/skittlesfreak101/uvu58vbscosr/wish/297882099