The Harlem Renaissance was a turning point in black cultural history. It helped African American writers and artists gain control over the representation of black culture and experience, and it provided them a place in Western high culture.

In the Roaring Twenties, a surging economy created an era of mass consumerism, as Jazz-Age flappers flouted Prohibition laws and the Harlem Renaissance redefined arts and culture.

James Mercer Langston Hughes was an American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist from Joplin, Missouri. He moved to New York City as a young man, where he made his career.

Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington was an American composer, pianist, and leader of a jazz orchestra, which he led from 1923 until his death over a career spanning more than six decades.

Aaron Douglas was an American painter, illustrator and visual arts educator. He was a major figure in the Harlem Renaissance. He developed his art career painting murals and creating illustrations that addressed social issues around race and segregation.

Long known for its intimate jazz clubs, soul food institutions and African-American heritage, Harlem draws a diverse crowd of locals and visitors in New York.

a revival of or renewed interest in something.

Siginificane of the Renaissance

Considering African American literature, art and music

was the movement of 1.3 million African-Americans out of the Southern United States to the North, Midwest and West from 1915 to 1930.

Transformation of Harlem

before Harlem was deteriorating and run down. after Harlem changed into a thriving middle class community

Harlem Renaissance themes

alienation; use of African folk material; the blues tradition; the paradox of writing or performing for elite audiences

the club featured all black performers although no blacks were permitted as guest. was closed in 1925. previously known as the Douglas Theatre

known as the shire of black music and live entertainment beginning in 1934. Amateurs from all over could compete for a booking.

End of the Harlem Renaissance

ended in the 1930s after the effects of the Great Depression set in. the economic downturn led to the departure of Harlem's prominent writers

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Term	Definition
Harlem Renaissance	The Harlem Renaissance was a turning point in black cultural history. It helped African American writers and artists gain control over the representation of black culture and experience, and it provided them a place in Western high culture.
The Roaring Twenties	In the Roaring Twenties, a surging economy created an era of mass consumerism, as Jazz-Age flappers flouted Prohibition laws and the Harlem Renaissance redefined arts and culture.
Langston Hughes	James Mercer Langston Hughes was an American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist from Joplin, Missouri. He moved to New York City as a young man, where he made his career.
Duke Ellington	Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington was an American composer, pianist, and leader of a jazz orchestra, which he led from 1923 until his death over a career spanning more than six decades.
Aaron Douglas	Aaron Douglas was an American painter, illustrator and visual arts educator. He was a major figure in the Harlem Renaissance. He developed his art career painting murals and creating illustrations that addressed social issues around race and segregation.
Harlem	Long known for its intimate jazz clubs, soul food institutions and African-American heritage, Harlem draws a diverse crowd of locals and visitors in New York.
Renaissance	a revival of or renewed interest in something.
Harlem Renaissance Time Period	1920's-1930's
Siginificane of the Renaissance	Considering African American literature, art and music
Types of music	Blues and Jazz
Great Migration	was the movement of 1.3 million African-Americans out of the Southern United States to the North, Midwest and West from 1915 to 1930.
Transformation of Harlem	before Harlem was deteriorating and run down. after Harlem changed into a thriving middle class community
Harlem Renaissance themes	alienation; use of African folk material; the blues tradition; the paradox of writing or performing for elite audiences
The Cotton Club	the club featured all black performers although no blacks were permitted as guest. was closed in 1925. previously known as the Douglas Theatre
Apollo theatre	known as the shire of black music and live entertainment beginning in 1934. Amateurs from all over could compete for a booking.
End of the Harlem Renaissance	ended in the 1930s after the effects of the Great Depression set in. the economic downturn led to the departure of Harlem's prominent writers

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