This learning experience engaged students in critical content knowledge by exploring the Harlem Renaissance and its lasting impact on African American identity and culture. Through researching key figures such as musicians, poets, and artists, students examined how art became a form of resistance and self-expression during this era. By analyzing primary sources, they developed Critical Thinking skills, evaluating how cultural movements intersected with political and social struggles. They were required to synthesize complex historical information and articulate how their chosen figure contributed to the Harlem Renaissance and broader African American history.