AUGUST 26, 1927 ISSUE NO.

17

PULSELOCAL ROARING MAGAZINE

THE DEBATE OF THE HEART OF THE

YES, ITS JAZZ!
THE DECADE HARLEM RENAISSANCE
Fast tempos, new sounds, and big bands
Debates over the alcohol issue
characterize jazz. A cultural revolution The story of Langston Hughes and how
continue throughout the country.
brought to the forefront by African he changed the Harlem Renissance
Americans like Louis Armstrong and
Duke Ellington.

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WOMEN ON THE
RISE

FLAPPERS & WORKING WOMEN

by Alexis William and Bree Straight

On Aug. 26, 1920, women were granted political power for the first time. Women fought a long and tireless battle and after 72 years of a determined battle
fought by American suffragists, women won the right to vote with the 19th Amendment.
Haven’t you heard, the women are coming through, better than ever. The birth of flappers these past few years came as a result of the 19th Amendment. 
Women's suffrage granted them political rights and women were granaries more power and more say in power. Flappers represent the change these past
years showing the power these women actually have. These flappers are teenagers and young women who flaunted convention and spent their time
pursuing fun instead of settling down to raise children in the prime of their lives. Many have entered college or the workforce and feel entitled to make
their own decisions about how to live their lives. The great  rise of the automobile is another factor in the rise of flapper culture. Cars represent that a
woman could come and go as she pleased, travel to speakeasies and other entertainment venues, and use the large vehicles of the day for heavy petting
and sex. Being a flapper hasn’t been all about fashion. Recent it has shown rebellion in these women! Flappers do what society does not expect from
young women. Ladies dance to Jazz Age music, they smoke, they wear makeup, they speak their own language, and they live for the moment not
regretting anything that comes their war. We have been seeing that flapper fashion follows the lifestyle. Skirts are becoming shorter to make dancing
easier. Corsets are discarded in favor of brassieres that bound their breasts, again to make dancing easier. The straight shapeless dresses are easy to
make and blurred the line between the rich and everyone else. The look is becoming fashionable because of the lifestyle. Flappers are becoming the new
way of living for all women and we will just see where this will go as women become stronger and embrace their freedom!
Recently, women have been working in cities as clerks, nurses, teachers, and domestics. This decade has been great for women’s rights, and the number
of job opportunities have been on the rise. The increased number of factories have opened up more jobs for women, especially in assembly work in
engineering, electrical, and food/drink industries. Despite the increased number of opportunities that women have been given in the workforce, they are
still experiencing extreme gender inequality. Female workers are receiving wages that are significantly lower than that of their male counterparts. In
addition to this, they are required to work long hours in order to get by and make a living for themselves. Women in the workforce are also often excluded
from supervisory roles and other jobs that are seen as “skilled,” despite the successful role of women during the Great War.

As we approached the 20th century. the role of women changed

drastically. They were working more, and getting an education. By the
time, 1917,  America entered World War I, their aid in the war brought
their cause to the eyes of everyone. Over these past years, the social
effect from the 19th amendment created higher expectations for women.
Just a few years ago, women were able to attend college and to train for
professions, although not in the same numbers as men. They began to
enter male dominated professions like law, medicine, clergy and
corporate. Also women initiated a bunch of new institutions. The
amendment allowed for women to secure their place in society and take a
closer step to complete equality amongst the people of America.
Recently, the aftermath of the 19th amendment, was that women's
economic roles have  increased in society. Since there has been more
educational opportunities for women it led more and more women to
sense their potential for meaningful professional careers. Also women's
salaries have increased but not to the amount that men receive. However,
this still has been a huge success for women because it was such a big
step from what it has been before.
THE HEART OF THE
HARLEM
RENISSANCE
BY KAYLA PINTRO
Born in Joplin, Missouri, was the heart
of the Harlem Renaissance Langston
Hughes. Getting his literary start in
Cleveland, Ohio, Hughes wrote poetry
about his experiences in black
America. His poems showed the world
of jazz and art through black lives in
the twenties. Hughes first novel, The

YES, ITS JAZZ!

Weary Blues, entered him onto the
literary scene. It was uncommon to
see such a raw and unfiltered view of
the world, especially from a man like
Hughes. His work as a seaman and
travel to places across Europe and
Africa broaden his viewpoint can be
seen in his poems, as well as the
influence of musical giants. Hugh's
wanted to express the culture of
African Americans and show the world
their suffering and their love for life.
by Abbie Ottosen
Have you heard it yet? The new sounds of music, including the brilliant
trumpet of Louis Armstrong in New Orleans, the incredible talent of pianist
George Gershwin, and the fascinating guitarist Django Reinhardt. Unlike the
music of the past, the musicians improvise and compose music as they play. If
you’ve listened to the radio, you have most definitely heard popular songs
such as “The Sheik of Araby”, “Tin Roof Blues”, “Sweet Georgia Brown”, and “S
Wonderful”. If you’ve seen people dancing the Charleston or the Black Bottom,
you may be in a jazz club. Characterized by the fast tempo, unique sounds,
and changes of pace, jazz is a sound like no other. The great success of Louis
Armstrong and his big jazz bands have changed the way music sounds
forever- bring rise to new jazz musicians and singers like Bessie Smith and
Duke Ellington. Different instruments have been brought to the forefront, such
as the guitar, creating new sounds and possibilities. African American culture
is now visible to the public, letting us hear and see the culture of our brothers
and sisters. Jazz has revolutionized our lives, changing the way we listen to
music and spend our free time. So, do you like the new music and the change
that it has brought to music today? When you find yourself listening to
intricate music paired with complete originality, you know that yes, it’s jazz.

THE DEBATE OF THE DECADE

By Paige Taylor

Controversy over debate of alcohol is growing. Since the passage of the 18th
amendment and Volstead Act 8 years ago, the country has been divided over
whether or not this policy is beneficial, with government officials supporting
its passage. Recently there has been an increase in the underground
smuggling of alcohol and drinking in bars. Official reports of speakeasies (bars
and pubs) with alcohol have been confirmed by police, and rumors of these
same law enforcers and even the president participating in these speakeasies
have arisen as well. The main issue now is decided whether or not to repeal
this law or to ensure that officials enforce their rules.