Asked by Osama Hamzeh on Sep 30, 2024

Who wrote the lines,"If we must die,let it not be like hogs,…Like men we'll face the murderous cowardly pack,/ Pressed to the wall,dying but fighting back"?

A) Cyril R.Briggs
B) Claude McKay
C) James Weldon Johnson
D) William Pickens

Claude McKay

A Jamaican writer and poet who was a major figure in the Harlem Renaissance, known for his works challenging racism and celebrating African American culture.

Cyril R. Briggs

A journalist and activist, founder of the African Blood Brotherhood, and notable figure in the Harlem Renaissance for his advocacy for African American rights.

James Weldon Johnson

A leading figure in the Harlem Renaissance, known for his writing, activism, and leadership in the NAACP.

  • Recognize prominent African American leaders and their contributions to civil rights and literature.