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Kaley Johnson
Richardson
Period 3
March 14th, 2011
Late 1910’s- 1930’s, between the World Wars and
into the Great Depression.
The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural
movement that spanned in the 1920’s1930’s. Also known as the “New Negro
Movement,” which consisted of music,
literature, art, and poetry.
Many historians disagree that the
Harlem Renaissance has a distinct
start and ending time.
William Edward Burghardt Du
Bois
February 23rd, 1868-August 27th, 1963.
An African American intellectual leader
of the United States. He graduated from
Harvard University and was the first black
American to earn a doctorates degree
from Harvard.
Garvey encouraged all black Americans to
come together as one.
February 1, 1902 – May 22, 1967. Hughes was
an American Poet, novelist, playwright, and
columnist. He was one of the earliest to
introduce Jazz Poetry. Famously wrote about
the Harlem Renaissance.
August 4, 1901 – July 6, 1971. Armstrong
was an Jazz trumpeter and a singer from New
Orleans, Louisiana.
April 29, 1899 – May 24, 1974.
Ellington was a composer, pianist, and a
band leader. Ellington wrote over 1,000
compositions.
African Americans wanted to escape the
segregation that they knew all their lives. Therefore,
many migrated to Harlem, New York to find better
educational and economic opportunities.
The Harlem Renaissance consisted of a “coming out” for
African American’s artwork. Many became famous this
way. Also, some paintings are held for display next to one
of Picasso’s paintings.
Many jazz singers and musicians rose to surface in
Harlem during this time. The Cotton Club became a
meeting place for many black Americans to dance, sing,
and speak their poetry. This is also were “night life”
became popular.
The Harlem Renaissance consisted of many
poetic people who expressed their selves through
literature.
Harlem became known as the “hotbed” for many
political debated through its popularity.
The Harlem Renaissance encouraged people to become
very creative and philosophical through its religious
creativity.
The Harlem Renaissance forced the issue of racial
inequality and racial integration. African Americans
freely expressed themselves and celebrated their black
cultures.
Robinson was an American tap dancer and an
actor. He also created the manner of the
Jitterbug.
April 7, 1915 – July 17, 1959. Holiday was
an American Jazz singer and songwriter. She
had a great influence on Jazz and Pop
singing.