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''Opportunity: A Journal of Negro Life'' was an academic journal published by the National Urban League (NUL). The journal acted as a sociological forum for the emerging topic of African-American studies and was known for fostering the literary culture during the Harlem Renaissance. It was published monthly from 1923 to 1942 and then quarterly through 1949. == History == The studies published in the early issues of ''Opportunity'' were conducted and funded by NUL and clearly supported the social mission of an academic journal connected with the missions of NUL and Fisk University. Topics centered on the social challenges faced by black people at the time, including access to employment, housing, sanitation and education. The journal's motto "Opportunity not Alms" describes the editorial direction as does the journal's manifesto: "Opportunity is a venture inspired by a long insistent demand, both general and specific, for a journal of Negro life that would devote itself religiously to an interpretation of the social problems of the Negro population.... The policy of Opportunity will be definitely constructive. It will aim to present, objectively, facts of Negro life. It hopes, thru an analysis of these social questions, to provide a basis of understanding; encourage interracial co-operation in the working out of these problems."〔Johnson, Charles, ed. ''Opportunity the Journal of Negro Life'', January 1923: N. pag.〕 While the journal was published from 1923 to 1949, its main influence on African-American literature was from 1923 to 1928. The immediate objective of ''Opportunity'' was to publish dependable data concerning black life and race relations. Editor-in-chief Charles S. Johnson wrote in the first issue of ''Opportunity'', "Accurate and dependable facts can correct inaccurate and slanderous assertions that have gone unchallenged… and what is most important, to inculcate a disposition to see enough of interest and beauty of their own lives to rid themselves of the inferior feeling of being Negro".〔 Central to ''Opportunity'' Under Charles Johnson's editorship the journal's circulation rose to 11,000 in 1928.〔N. W. Ayer And Son's American Newspaper Annual And Directory. Library of Congress, n.d. 29 Feb. 2012. N. W. Ayer & Son's Directory of Newspapers and Periodicals.〕 While not as widely read as ''The Crisis'' or ''The Messenger'', the journal was instrumental in providing breaks for new artists through its literary contests and literary parties. As the first editor-in-chief of ''Opportunity'', Charles Johnson immediately broadened the scope of the journal from a purely sociological journal to a multi-faceted publication that included African-American arts. Photographic essays, artworks, and poetry found a place beside research studies. Powerful photojournalism illustrated the quality of life for working blacks across America. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Opportunity: A Journal of Negro Life」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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