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The Harlem Renaissance contributed poetry, art, and jazz to American culture.
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It was a revival of African American culture, art, and literature which took place in Harlem.
The Harlem Renaissance was a great boon to Black culture. At a time when racism was rampant in the US, it was amazing that the culture makers of that era were Black artists, poets, writers, musicians, and singers.
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Bumpy Johnson was alive and in Harlem during the Harlem Renaissance years. BUT he did not contribute to the rebirth of African American Culture through the arts, music and literature. So, he was "around" it but not "in" it.
The Harlem Renaissance or the "New Negro Movement" was a culture movement. It spotlighted the music, plays, fashion, and art of the many African Americans living in Harlem and other big cities.
The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural movement that impacted minorities by giving them a sense of pride in their culture. It gave African-Americans a sense of identity.
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The Harlem Renaissance
after the middle ages, people started to respect the arts and culture again. this was the beginning of the renaissance.
The first important writer of the Harlem Renaissance was often considered to be Alain Locke, who promoted and supported the movement through his writings and mentorship. Locke's anthology "The New Negro" helped establish the literary and artistic achievements of Harlem Renaissance writers.