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Assignment:

Formulate an outline for a paper using the below topic and thesis. Feel free to edit topic and thesis to help with paper outline.

Include the following:

Topic: "Literary Activism: The Role of James Baldwin and Langston Hughes in Shaping Civil Rights Discourse Through Literature and Performance"

Thesis: Exploring the Intersection of Art and Activism: James Baldwin and Langston Hughes' Contributions to the Civil Rights Movement.

Write a short outline of the major points you will cover (how you will support your thesis).

Write the outline in outline format. Include a topic sentence and 2 to 3 points you will cover in each body paragraph.

Identify 2 scholarly sources and in 1-2 sentences explain how these sources will support your thesis.

Some notes to help: Objective: Examine how Baldwin and Hughes used their literary works to address and influence the Civil Rights Movement. Analyze their perspectives on race, equality, and justice, and discuss the impact of their writings on the movement and broader American society.

Key Components: Compare Baldwin's "The Fire Next Time" with Hughes' poetry such as "Harlem" and "Let America Be America Again."Analyze their essays, speeches, and fiction to explore their views on racial inequality and social justice. Discuss the historical context of the Civil Rights Movement and how these authors' works contributed to the discourse and momentum of the movement. Evaluate the lasting impact of their work on contemporary social justice issues.

Deliverables: A research paper or presentation detailing their contributions to civil rights through literature. A creative component, such as a multimedia project or interpretive performance, illustrating key themes from their works.