jan 1, 1921 - 1921 Claude McKay "America"

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"America" is considered on of McKay's most powerful works. The literary context reflects on McKay's themes related to race, identity, and the African American experience. McKay was a prominent figure of the Harlem Renaissance a cultural and artistic movement that celebrated AfricanAmerican art, literature, and music. This poem is a critique of racial inequality and the longing for freedom that resonates with the social and cultural climate of time. The historical context was written during the early 20th century during a time marked by racial segregation, discrimination, and the challenges for civil rights. This poem addresses the relationship between African Americans and America as a nation showing the tension between the ideals of equality and the harsh realities of racial injustice.

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