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When: 1920's
When: 1920's
Where: Harlem, a black neighborhood in New York City
Where: Harlem, a black neighborhood in New York City
What: The Harlem Renaissance was a celebration of African American Heritage. It began when a talented and determined group of black writers decided to use their work to express pride in being African-American. The movement later also included musicians, actors, artists, and political activists.
What: The Harlem Renaissance was a celebration of African American Heritage. It began when a talented and determined group of black writers decided to use their work to express pride in being African-American. The movement later also included musicians, actors, artists, and political activists.
Why is it important: Before the Harlem Renaissance, most American's knew little or nothing about the heritage of African American. The work of the members of this movement helped create interest in the talents and the culture of African Americans.
Why is it important: Before the Harlem Renaissance, most American's knew little or nothing about the heritage of African American. The work of the members of this movement helped create interest in the talents and the culture of African Americans.
Read both of the following descriptions and choose one:
Read both of the following descriptions and choose one:
You will choose one person from the Harlem Renaissance and read about his or her life. You will highlight the reading and take notes in proper note form.
You will choose one person from the Harlem Renaissance and learn about his or her art. You will then create some art (writing, poetry, drawing, or music) of your own.
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