The Harlem Renaissance was a social, artistic, and cultural revolution that took place from 1919-1935 in Harlem, New York. During this unique and dynamic episode in American history, African Americans, who had migrated from the South, expressed their heritage, politics, and talents through drama, visual art, music, literature, etc. Each year, students complete posters, papers, audio visual presentations, and other projects to showcase key facts, personalities, movements, and ideologies that flourished during the The Harlem Renaissance.
Examples of student work
Important Figures Included:
- Louis Armstrong
- Ella Fitzgerald
- Billie Holiday
- Claude McKay
- Langston Hughes