Introduction to "The New Negro"

With a last name associated with the philosopher who influenced the Declaration of Independence, Alain Locke seemed destined to be the first African-American Rhodes Scholar. He went on to shape and lead the Harlem Renaissance, which included editing and introducing an anthology of essays about the New Negro.

Here are all the word lists to support the reading of Grade 11 Unit 5's texts from SpringBoard's Common Core ELA series: The Harlem Renaissance, The New Negro, To Usward, Lift Every Voice and Sing, On 'From the Dark Tower' , How It Feels to Be Colored Me, Sweat, Their Eyes Were Watching God, Mother to Son, critical reviews