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Item Harmony in Harlem: an interaction of jazz and culture(2020-12) Owens, Rachel; Carlson, Gretchen L.; Towson Seminar[From paper]: Much like the chicken and the egg, jazz and culture share a tricky relationship. Is jazz simply a small part of culture, which is made up of thousands of other customs and institutions? Or does jazz create its own culture? Naturally, the answer is a complicated one. Jazz was born out of culture, namely African American traditions, and was therefore created by civilization. However, jazz also shapes that civilization, as it inspires its listeners and spreads different ideas. Duke Ellington, one of the most influential jazz composers of the 20th century, serves as the perfect example of this give and take between music and society. Ellington’s compositions paint an accurate yet passionate picture of life, specifically life as an African American. From African roots to complex orchestration, Ellington infuses countless elements into his songs, celebrating black culture and in turn, inspiring his listeners. First recorded in 1937, Ellington’s “Harmony in Harlem” provides an inside look into Harlem life. Sandwiched between the end of the Harlem Renaissance and the beginning of the Swing Era, the piece reflects both the larger cultural movement at the time as well as Ellington’s personal ideologies about race and music. In 1967, during the civil rights movement, “Harmony in Harlem” was recorded again. Separated by three decades, one can make clear distinctions between the different recordings due to the shifts in both culture and jazz; however, its message of freedom remains prevalent throughout.Item The Civil Rights Movement In The Shadows Of The Nation's Capital: The Desegregation Of Glen Echo Park, 1960(2013) Jasti Currie, Sarada Devi; Phillips, Glenn O.; History and Geography; Master of ArtsSix years after the Brown ruling, the Washington D.C. metropolitan area continued to have racially segregated establishments. Although D.C. by 1960 was relatively commercially desegregated, its nearby suburbs were still hanging on to segregation at various levels. Inspired by sit-ins in Greensboro, the campaign at Glen Echo brought meaningful success. Although the work that was done contributed to the national movement, Glen Echo has not been documented in the specific history of sit-ins or the Civil Rights Movement in general. Overshadowed by more prominent, national civil rights activities, which occurred shortly after the Glen Echo activities, no official study has been done about this suburban park's integration. This work analyzes the desegregation of Glen Echo by focusing on factors that impacted its development factors. This case study uses a political opportunity theoretical approach to analyze the evolution of this local protest while addressing the key question: How did certain opportunities influence the protest? Because there is a lack of published work on Glen Echo's integration, the majority of sources used for this thesis are primary. The development of these protests was uncovered through correspondences, photographs, news reports, and oral histories. This study finds that factors of media, motivations, resources, organization, and leadership impacted the development of the protests. Analysis of these opportunity structures show how, despite challenges, organizers were able to create positive change. These opportunities reflected the movement's nature, participants were further inspired to continue their activism, and legal action resulting from Glen Echo cases had direct connections with the momentous Civil Rights Act of 1964. Although small and local, Glen Echo's integration not only related to the national movement, but influenced it as well.