Delve into the music of renowned ragtime artists such as Scott Joplin, Jelly Roll Morton, or Eubie Blake. Identify the defining features of their music and discuss how these elements relate to the narrative within the book.

At the book's conclusion, the family relocates to California, a place just beginning to establish itself as the movie capital of the world. Investigate the early film studios from before 1920, and provide an account of who was involved in filmmaking and the types of films they produced during that era.

Gather as many images as possible from the period between 1900 and 1915 to create a collage. Concentrate on a specific theme, such as clothing, sports, entertainment, or politics, for example.

Examine the debate between the "isolationist" views of W. E. B. Du Bois and the "assimilationist" perspectives of Booker T. Washington. Discuss which of these figures would likely garner support from prominent black leaders today, and provide reasons for your viewpoint.