Pop's, who is my grandfather, came from Jacksonville, Florida. Pop's would narrate many historical events that took place in Harlem, which brought us to the turning points of Harlem. ... Certainly Harlem was a culture center for Blacks, but it was also during this period in the 1920's that Harlem emerged as a slum. ...
Walker and Marshall write about an identity they have found with these women because of their exposure to the African culture. ... Walker's and Marshall's identification is related to the African-American culture that they have been exposed to throughout their lives. ... Walker identifies with this potential and she expresses their creativity and culture through her own writing. ... In fact, Walker may have been referring to women who were living during the time when Hurston was writing: "Most writers of her time wanted to reject the South because of its racism; few wanted to celebra...
