John Hope Franklin: what is your opinion about his opinion?

John Hope Franklin (1915-2010) was an African-American scholar and professor who reflected on Harlem as "the articulation of consciousness brought on by suffering and discrimination."  Do you agree with his analysis?  Why or why not, and what evidence do you have to support your opinion?

Read more about Franklin at: http://library.duke.edu/specialcollections/franklin/bio.html