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1 What is The Harlem Renaissance? The Harlem Renaissance was a social, artistic, and philosophical movement that took place during the 1920’s until around the 1940’s. African Americans were taken seriously for the first time as artists, musicians, authors, and contributors to culture.

2 Why it Happened…. African Americans migrate north to escape discrimination and oppression in the South. They are also seeking better employment and other social opportunities. In 30 years’ time 2 million African Americans decide to move North. They begin to explore new artistic expression. They gather in a community called Harlem in New York City.

3 Those who contribute to the Harlem Renaissance include: The writers of the H. Renaissance include: Zora Neale Hurston Langston Hughes Claude McKay Jean Toomer Eugene O’Neil Countee Cullen

4 The Players continued… Musicians of the Renaissance Include: Louis Armstrong Josephine Baker Dizzy Gillespie

5 Some Other Musicians Jelly Roll Morton Duke Ellington Charlie “The Bird” Parker Bessie Smith Billie Holiday

6 The Artists of the Harlem Renaissance James Van Der Zee (Photographer): – Evening Attire  Aaron Douglas (Painter): – The Crucifixion and Into Bondage

7 Why it matters…. African Americans were staking their claim in America. Not only were artists and writers representing the African American population well, but now political leaders among them emerged. During this time, African Americans founded: – The NAACP, The Crisis Magazine, The Harmon Foundation (sponsor of arts), and big band and jazz clubs all over New York.

8 THE DIFFICULTIES OF THE TIMES The Problems they Faced: Lynching of you or your loved ones in public (yes, even in the North). Denial of your rights to vote, assemble, go to church, or speak up for yourself. Random threats to your life, your property, your spouse or your children. Lack of formal education, drug abuse problems, and exploitation of these issues. No real system of justice in place to protect your rights or prevent exploitation.

9 QUESTIONS: What is the PROPER and MOST EFFECTIVE way to gain respect from a dominant society that oppresses you? Can you imagine our society ever becoming oppressive to you based on your belief systems, your race, or decisions you’ve made?

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