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1 By: Mackenzie Hillier and Maya Suggs
How Did Sterling Brown and Duke Ellington contribute to the Harlem Renaissance? By: Mackenzie Hillier and Maya Suggs

2 Sterling Brown He was born May 1, 1901 in Washington D.C.
He attended Williams College and transferred to Harvard University. Sterling Brown is thought to be the creator of African American studies and literature.

3 Duke Ellington Born April 29, 1899 in Washington D.C.
He was a song writer, conductor, and pianist. Duke was a major figure in jazz music during the Harlem Renaissance.

4 Stevie Wonder He was born May 13, 1950 in Saginaw, Michigan.
He is a songwriter, pianist, and singer. His music style is very similar to Duke Ellington.

5 Works Cited Reuben, Paul P. "Chapter 9: Sterling Allen Brown." PAL: Perspectives in American Literature- A Research and Reference Guide. 2 November n.p. Web. 13 March "Duke Ellington.“ The Biography Channel website. A+E Television Networks Web. 13 March "Stevie Wonder." The Biography Channel website. A+E Television Networks Web. 13 March Brown, Sterling. “Ma Rainey.” AllPoetry. Poems. n.d. Web. 15 March Araujo, Aurelio. “Duke Ellington- It don’t mean a thing (1943).” Online video clip. YouTube. YouTube. 3 January Web. 15 March 2013. Elyg12. “Stevie Wonder- Sir Duke.” Online video clip. YouTube. YouTube. 30 July Web. 15 March 2013.


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