Without hesitation I answer:--Those beautiful, weird, quaint, sweet melodies which were the simple, child-like expression of the anguish, the joy, the hopes, the burdens, the faith, the trials of our forefathers who wore the yoke of slavery.
He identifies the unique melodies of the Negro race as a profound expression of their historical experiences.
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As soon as it was learned that he was not an American Negro, all the signs of indignation disappeared.
When freedom came, the slaves were almost as well fitted to begin life anew as the master, except in the matter of book-learning and ownership of property.
The Negro boy has obstacles, discouragements, and temptations to battle with that are little known to those not situated as he is.
This tenderness and sympathy on the part of those held in bondage was a result of their kindly and generous nature.