The Philadelphia Negro and The Black Metropolis, authors W.E.B. DuBois, and Horace Cayton and St. Clair Drake use the concept of “a city within in a city”

In their classic works, The Philadelphia Negro and The Black Metropolis, authors W.E.B. DuBois, and Horace Cayton and St. Clair Drake use the concept of “a city within in a city” as a lens to explore Black urban life. By contrast, Thompson’s “When the Black Saint Go Marching In” suggests many Blacks were familiar with cities in Africa, and brought their ideas of beauty and culture to the Americas whether in New York or Havana. The “city within the city” is “unique and distinctive” with it’s own “origin, genesis and destiny” and offers a means to chart the physical and social environment of the Black Metropolis.
In 4-5 pages draw on the concept of “the city within a city” to answer fully one of the following sets of questions below using The Philadelphia Negro, The Black Metropolis, & Flash in the Spirit.
What is its condition and how do the people live?
Of who is it composed and how did it come to be. Why does it persist?
3. How do the people think of themselves, and how do you characterize the “world of custom” – wish, whim and thought?
All papers must be typewritten utilizing proper 1-inch margins, double line spacing, a 12pt font, and 4-5 full length pages. Papers must be written using formal English and Chicago Manual Style citations. Answer each question fully, offering detailed information to support your position.

In addition to the questions posed in the assignment, papers will be graded on the following:
Addressing all elements of assignment.
A clear thesis statement.
Superb organization, a logical argument.
A clear introduction and conclusion.
Numerous and specific supporting details.
Attention to language, excellent vocabulary.
The absence of typos, misspelled words or grammatical errors.
Proper citation.

Use the books mentioned above for reference and citations

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