"Students"
I believe "Eigth-grade" is an adjective of sorts or a category, but it might also be part of the subject.
The writers of Harlem Renaissance attempted to spread the word about beauty and richness of the work done by African Americans. In the 1920s, this took place, and America started recognizing the work done by African Americans. This movement laid the foundation of the Civil Rights movement.
Answer:
In his essay, "Self Reliance," Emerson's sole purpose is the want for people to avoid conformity. Emerson believed that in order for a man to truly be a man, he was to follow his own conscience and "do his own thing." Essentially, do what you believe is right instead of blindly following society.