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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 rebirth and in some ways an establishment of African American culture. It gave African American writers, artists, and thinkers a voice and a space in American history.
The Harlem Renaissance
a flowering of African American culture in the 1920s when New York City's Harlem became an intellectual and cultural capital for African Americans; instilled interest in African American culture and pride in being an African American.
Alain LeRoy Locke was a writer and a teacher, and is occasionally referred to as "the Father of the Harlem Renaissance" due to his influence on art and literature in the African-American culture.
Langston Hughes was a prominent American author who was part of the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s. His poetry and writing celebrated African American culture and advocated for social justice.
African American creativity in music and literature during the Harlem Renaissance
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 was a cultural and artistic movement that took place in the 1920s in the African-American community of Harlem, New York. It celebrated and showcased the talents and achievements of African-American writers, artists, musicians, and performers, and played a significant role in shaping and promoting African-American identity, culture, and pride.
The Harlem Renaissance contributed poetry, art, and jazz to American culture.
Harlem Renaissance
The spirit of the Harlem Renaissance was characterized by a celebration of African American culture, creativity, and identity. It was a time of artistic and intellectual flourishing, as African American artists, writers, musicians, and thinkers used their talents to challenge racial stereotypes and advocate for social and political change. The Harlem Renaissance also emphasized the importance of pride, unity, and self-expression within the African American community.