Simone Wynter March 10, 2016 The Caribbeanization of North America Black New York and the Diaspora In the 1920’s The Harlem Renaissance wasn’t the only thing moving. During this integral time period the black diaspora in New York was growing. Not only were black from the south moving up north to New York’s urban neighborhoods but West Indians were also moving from their home countries, populating the same areas. At the height of the Renaissance one-quarter of Harlem’s population was of a Caribbean background. This diverse community comprised of the diaspora could have been referred to as the “Harlem Nexus.” Harlem’s new residents extended far beyond 110t h street on to Brooklyn through to New Jersey. The Harlem Nexus helped for solidarity …show more content…
There are also demands that the black community should be able to elect their own representatives in legislation and courts. It was demanded that no Negro should accept or experience insult and disrespect; nor should they be called “nigger” but “negro.” The UNIA protested against inflammatory press exhibiting black people as savages and cannibals. Complete control over social institutions without the intrusion of other races. This document was also to encourage the black race from the United States to other countries all over to overcome the obstacles and difficulties surrounding racial inequality. There are many aspects of this document that still stand today besides the obvious equal rights. For instance the Negro flag still exists in its same colors: red, black and green and the teaching of “Negro History” or Black History in educational institutions. The most important part of these rights is “self-determination of all