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. — Nathan Huggins Copy Share Image
Who one was, where one came from, what one was expected to be, the height of courage and character that were to be achieved,… — Nathan Huggins Copy Share Image
The vogue of the New Negro . . . had all of the character of a public relations promotion. The Negro had to be… — Nathan Huggins Copy Share Image
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… — Nathan Huggins Copy Share Image
