To what does the term Harlem Renaissance refer to?

Answer 1

It was a literary and cultural movement focused on embracing African American traditions in a modernist context.

Answer 2

Harlem Renaissance (HR) is the name given to the period from the end of World War I and through the middle of the 1930s Depression, during which a group of talented African-American writers produced a sizable body of literature in the four prominent genres of poetry, fiction, drama, and essay.

The Harlem Renaissance was a celebration of African-American heritage expressed through an outpouring of art.
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Answer 3

What is it?

• The "New Negro Movement" that began in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City, and spread out to the entire United States.

• Blossoming of the cultural and intellectual life during the 1920s and 1930s of the African Americans.

• African Americans began to think outside of the box and got national recognition.

• African American literature came more abundant and flourished.

• 1920's collectively known as the "Jazz Age" in sum, a period of great change in American Society-modern America is born at this time for first time the census reflected an urban society-people had moved into cities to enjoy higher standard of living.

Who are the major people involved?

• Booker T. Washington and George Washington Carver-Know to have created the ideology of the Harlem Renaissance.

• Ella Fitzgerald-one of the most influential jazz vocalists of the 20th century.

• Louis Armstrong- American jazz trumpeter and singer who also became well known for his scat singing; he played a major role on jazz.

• Marcus Garvey- was a publisher, journalist, entrepreneur, Black Nationalist, Pan-Africanist, and orator

• James Weldon Johnson- Johnson published his first book, Autobiography of an Ex-Coloured Man anonymously in 1912

• Claude McKay- McKay broke the color barrier in the publishing industry with the publication of his collected works of poetry, Harlem Shadows (1922).

• Aaron Douglas-African American painter.

• Fats Waller- was an American jazz pianist, organist, composer and comedic entertainer.

• Art Tatum-With an exuberant style that combined dazzling technique and sophisticated use of harmony, Art Tatum is widely acknowledged as one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time

• Hubert Harrison- "The Father of Harlem Radicalism," founded the Liberty League and The Voice, the first organization and the first newspaper of the "New Negro Movement".

"They paved the way for other authors with their literary works about black life and racial identity."

Why was it significant in shaping the 1920s?

• This is the first time the white man started respecting African Americans.

• Brought about awareness to the African Americans and gave them more confidence by allowing them to think for themselves.

• It brought upon a new cultural in literature, drama, music, visual art, and dance.

• African Americans were now able to think politically and intellectually.

What impact did it have?

• The cultural of Jazz came about, not only for African Americans, but also for whites.

• African Americans were then encouraged to take on better careers since they were more accepted. They now took on jobs such as teachers, doctors, and social workers.

• It influenced the Civil Rights Movement 30 years later, and blacks began to get more and more respect.

Answer 4

Flowering African American culture and intellectual life during the 1920's-1930's. At the time it was known as the "New Negro Movement." It impacted urban centers throughout the US. It challenged white paternalism and racism. It rejected Europeans and white Americans and instead celebrated black dignity and creativity. It had a profound effect around the U.S.

The epicenter of the Harlem Renaissance was the West Harlem neighborhood in New York City (Upper Manhattan).Stupid.

Answer 5

The Harlem Renaissance is used to describe the rebirth of African-American art, literature, and music that occurred in New York City's Harlem neighborhood in the 1920s. Writers like Langston Hughes and Claude McKay set about writing about what it was like to be black in America, and musicians and artists created works with similar themes. Many important contributions to black culture were made during this time.

Answer 6

A reconnection of European society with classical antiquity

Answer 7

The Harlem Renaissance was the blacks stepping up and fighting for them self.

Answer 8

period of cultural growth during the 1920s

Answer 9

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