The vogue of the New Negro. . . had all of the character of a public relations promotion. … - Nathan Huggins

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When you accept and appreciate yourself you can handle any situation with class, dignity and respect.

Nathan Huggins

The vogue of the New Negro. . . had all of the character of a public relations promotion. The Negro had to be "sold" to the public in terms they could understand.

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For the Afro-American in the 1920's being a 'New Negro' was being 'Modern'. And being an 'New Negro' meant, largely, not being an 'Old Negro', disassociating oneself from the symbols and legacy of slavery - being urbane, assertive militant.

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Who one was, where one came from, what one was expected to be, the height of courage and character that were to be achieved, were woven into the fabric that linked oneself to all. . .

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Those who would be called tyrants cannot be called free men.

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Death mattered not -- It was a mere puncutation

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