The Race Consciousness of Alain Locke.

Ochillo, Yvonne

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ERIC Number: EJ356386

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Publication Date: 1986

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The Race Consciousness of Alain Locke.

Ochillo, Yvonne

Phylon, v47 n3 p173-81 Sep 1986

Discusses the literary and philosophical writings of Alain Locke, focusing on his views of the relations between race, ethnicity, and art. Analyzes the tension between Locke's support for Black writers and his belief that they must strive to "universalize" their work for a non-Black audience. (KH)

Descriptors: Black Culture, Black Literature, Ethnic Groups, Intercultural Communication, Literary Criticism, Philosophy, Racial Attitudes, Racial Identification

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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