Abstract: Isaac Asimov was born in the Soviet Union to his great surprise. He moved quickly to correct the situation. When his parents emigrated to

Content of the Problem: An author, philosopher, and spiritual adviser, Washington, D.C., native Jean Toomer (1894–1967) challenged the accepted race and social labels during the

Jessie Redmon Fauset 4/27/1882 – 4/30/1961 Geographic Connection to Pennsylvania: Philadelphia, Philadelphia County Born in Philadelphia, Jessie Redmon Fauset contributed greatly to the Harlem Renaissance in Washington, DC,

Background of Study: Introduction Was Jim Crow a Dystopian Society for African Americans /Negro Americans? Jim Crow era was not Science Fiction but definitely was

Background of the Study Introduction: JOEL CHANDLER HARRIS was born in utter poverty in Putnam County in 1848. Although being poor presented the youngster with many

Background of the Study Johnny Gruelle is best known for creating the world famous rag doll characters, Raggedy Ann and Andy. While the Raggedys were