Scholars 4

1. THE OUTLOOK Scholars4 Inspired by: AlyciaAttaway GeneeWolley Dymond Williams Paulette Coleman

2. Elizabeth, A Colored Minister of the Gospel, Born In Slavery http://www.gwu.edu/~folklife/bighouse/images/xxii1.jpg

3. Q & A SEGMENT 1.) What specific aspect of slavery does this narrative highlight? A:The specific aspect of slavery "Memoir of Old Elizabeth, a Coloured Woman" highlights is the use of religion in everyday slave life. 2.) What is the author’s argument? A: As a preconceived notion, African-American had “black souls” and were not very religious people, but through this narrative Elizabeth spoke against this notion. Black people are, contrary to belief, a religious people. 3.) What is the author’s purpose? A: The purpose of Elizabeth is to share her religious experiences in order to encourage others to convert to Christianity. Elizabeth demonstrates the importance of acquiring faith through times of hardship and suffering. 4.) Who is the intended audience? A:The intended audience is unreligious blacks and whites.

4. (cont.) 5.) What logical/ historical references are present? A: The bible and Antebellum Period. 6.) Identify any attempt(s) at emotional appeal. A:The author desires for the reader to sympathize with her loss, relate to religious experiences, and surface readers feelings about religion. 7.) Highlight any instances where the reader doubts authenticity. A: The authenticity of Elizabeth is questionable as she recalls her first encounter with God. Elizabeth explains that she had a full conversation with the Lord. Obviously, it may be assumed that this is not realistic; therefore, the credibility of Elizabeth may be hindered. 8.) Who endorses this narrative? What is the history between the endorser and the endorsee? A:The Tract Association of Friends/ Quakers. 9.) Why do you think you have never heard of this narrative before/ why isn’t it well-known? A: Because it didn’t speak to abolishing slavery, as most narratives did during this time.

5. IMAGES… http://filipspagnoli.wordpress.com/2010/02/05/human-rights-story-12-is-us-slaves-gonna-be-free-in-heaven/ http://www.soundjunction.org/musiconthemove.aspa

6. SOURCES • Blight, David. “Religion and Slavery.” PBS.org. WGBH, 1999. Web. 9 Feb. 2012. • Ejizu, Christopher. THE INFLUENCE OF AFRICAN INDIGENOUS RELIGIONS ON ROMAN CATHOLICISM, THE IGBO EXAMPLE. Faculty of Humanities , University of Port Harcourt. Web. 02/16/2012 • Finkleman, Paul. Religion and Slavery. New York: Garland Pub, 1989. Print. • Green, Hurley. "Shifting Scenes: Black Christianity in America." Chicago Independent Bulletin: 4. Ethnic NewsWatch. Dec 23 1999. Web. 16 Feb. 2012. • Raboteau, Albert. Slave Religion: The “Invisible Institution” in the Antebellum South. New York: Oxford University Press, 2004. Print. • Rucker, Walter. The River Flows On: Black Resistance, Culture, and Identity Formation in Early America. Baton Rouge: Louisiana State University, 2006. Print. • The Tract Association of Friends. “Elizabeth, a Colored Minister of the Gospel, Born in Slavery: Electronic Edition.” Documenting the American South. The University of North Carolina, 2004. Web. 16. Feb. 2012

7. A Negro Spiritual “Wade in the Water” Paulette Coleman http://www.ajabuafrica.com/Black%20Music%20Month-%20Celebration%20of%20Negro%20Spirituals.html

8. CREDITS • GeneeWolley – Meeting Coordinator • Dymond Williams – Time Manager • Paulette Coleman – Organizer • AlyciaAttaway - Recorder