African American History: Inequities of Opportunity and Aspirations
Explore the historical context of African American rights, from the Declaration of Independence to discriminatory laws like the 1865 Black Codes. Discover how artist Oliver W. Harrington used cartoons to highlight racial inequities and the suppression of aspirations. Uncover powerful messages on race relations and the impact of societal barriers on dreams and opportunities.
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1776 Declaration of Independence We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness. endowed - dot 1865 Black Codes Mississippi Section 3: it shall not be lawful for any freedman, free negro or mulatto to intermarry with any white person; nor for any person to intermarry with any freedman, free negro or mulatto; and any person who shall so intermarry shall be deemed guilty of felony, and on conviction thereof shall be confined in the State penitentiary for life freedman un ancien esclave mulatto m tis deem consid r felony un crime
The teacher says that everyone can git to be president. Then how come the whole class falls out laughin whenI tell em that s my dream, Oliver W Harrington demonstrates how African American children s aspirations are easily quashed in this and other examples from Dark Laughter, the cartoon that he created. The beautifully drawn figures and scene along with the boy s words combine to convey a poignant message on inequities of opportunity and exemplify Harrington s effective use of art to comment sharply on race relations. After completing a degree in art from Yale University, He became one of the first African American cartoonists to win international recognition.
