This poem by Claud McKay is part of CommonLit’s 7th grade mini unit for heroes. McKay was a significant figure during the Harlem Renaissance in the early 20th century, where he made his mark with poetry. These mini units have been created for distance learning, and are great for keeping students attentive while out of the school environment. More excerpts and full units along with written questions can be found on the CommonLit website.
