Happy Friday Joy Day!

Please take out Portfolio Assignment #3’s tan ½ sheet and your copy of “In the Kitchen”

Locate following names to make annotations:

• Phillis Wheatley• Frederick Douglass• Nat King Cole• Sammy Davis

Phillis Wheatley (c. 1753-1784)Born in Africa (probably Senegal), Wheatley was captured and sold into slavery. Unusually for slaves, she was taught to read and write (in English, Greek, and Latin!). She became the first published African-American woman poet.(biography.com)

Frederick Douglass (1818?-1895)Born into slavery, Douglass escaped and became an important abolitionist and writer. His autobiography helped publicize the atrocities of slavery and is an American literary classic.

Frederick DouglassIn the 20th century, Douglass’s life and literature were an inspiration and example for the Civil Rights movement.(biography.com)

Nat King Cole (1917-1965)SingerPianistComposer

Nat King ColeCole was the first African-American to host a network television program, but NBC was unable to find sufficient sponsors because of the racism of the 1950s. The show aired for only one season (1956-57) despite Cole’s talent and the performances of a number of illustrious jazz musicians.(biography.com)

Sammy Davis Jr. (1925-1990)SingerActorDancer

Sammy Davis Jr. Davis’s refusal to perform in venues that practiced any form of overt racism helped lead to desegregation of a number of clubs. However, his support of Richard Nixon (before Nixon’s disgrace) caused friction with many in the black community.(biography.com)

Today, Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. wears his hair short!

TASK:

• In your group- begin by discussing the topic/ question (all parts!) in detail.

• I suggest taking notes individually to assist your research for P#3.

• Find supporting details/textual evidence to support ideas.

• Write, in pen, a sample thesis on the index card. What will you prove through your mini presentation? Use language from question to help your focus.

PRESENTATION

• Index card (thesis side 1/group members names side 2):

• Each group member should speak and contribute insight

• Present findings to class- point out textual evidence

• Presentations: Under 5 min. Expect questions!

• INFORMAL- 10 pts

HOMEWORK

• Work further on Portfolio #3• Read “I Hated Tonto, Still Do”

(page 71-73)• Read Tribute to MLK (55-56)