Claude McKay was one of the premier poets of the Harlem Renaissance Era & One of our Finest Early Black Nationalist Voices in America. Like The Honorable Marcus Garvey, Claude McKay immigrated to America from Jamaica in the early 1900's. And due to the Uncompromising Truths expressed in his writing, he has been called the Artistic Counterpart to Garvey. Immediately after arriving in the country, in 1912, Claude Mckay immediately published his first two volumes of work: " Songs of Jamaica" & "Constab Ballads." Briefly enrolled at Tuskegee University, Claude McKay took on additional studies at Kansas State College-before returning to New York. A Devout socialist & advocate of Black People standing PROUDLY & DEFIANTLY against All Forms of Disrespect & Oppression. This became especially important during the , and the Racially-Turbulent Years that would follow. Universally, "If We Must Die," a piece in which he implores Black People to fight back against the Riots & Lynchings that saw a massive increase during that time. If you do not know the works of Festus Claudius McKay, We STRONGLY suggest that you read some of the samples placed below, and continue to search for more of his many other classic writings. #SalutingOurLegends Red Summer of 1919
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