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National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Community and Memory, Making of African American Identity: V. 3

For Students 9th - 10th
A story that defines community as a connection between the past and the present. This resource links to Henry Dumas's short story, "Ark of Bones" and reviews its social commentary as it applies to African American community.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Henry Dumas

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Henry Dumas, an African-American author of poetry and fiction who wrote about the clash between black and white cultures.