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The Harlem Renaissance was a revolutionary era. ... The Harlem Renaissance gave African-Americans a sense of cultural identity, which brought them together. ...
Harlem isn’t a slum, or a fringe. ... Harlem became the cultural heart of Manhattan. Harlem hadn’t always been a predominantly African-American community. ... At the same time that many African-Americans were moving from their homes, either in the southern United States or in New York City, there was a real estate crash in Harlem (Songs of the…). ... Churches eventually moved to Harlem from their old locations in the city. ... Harlem soon became the largest, densest and most famous black neighborhood in the United States. ... Harlem was seen as a city within a city (Honey, Maureen 21). ...
With the mass migration to Harlem, there came a group of educated black men and women. ... They were called this because it was said that one-tenth of the African-Americans who relocated to Harlem were exceptionally talented. It was because of this “talented-tenth” that Harlem became the place to be for African-American intellectuals and any African-American involved in the arts (Washington, Marchele). Harlem became a Mecca for black artists, performers and their supporters (Capel Swartz, Patti). Harlem was almost surreal, not only in its appearance but, in the atmosphere and mood that was associated with it. Anna Bontemp describes Harlem as a, “blue haze,” and, “fairy lights.” Many others described Harlem as, “almost heaven” (Capel Swartz, Patti).
The unpredicted outburst of creative activity among African-Americans is often referred to as The Harlem Renaissance, or in many cases The Black Renaissance. Although there is no consensus on the exact date of its start, everyone agrees that the Harlem Renaissance started around 1920 (Honey, Maureen xiiv). The Harlem Renaissance began as a series of literary discussions in Greenwich Village and in Harlem (Harlem Renaissance). Then, through the 1920’s and 1930’s Harlem became the center of African-American society. ... Black people in Harlem began to feel that they were an important part of the nation’s cultural life (Songs of the…). ...
Art thrived during the Harlem Renaissance. ... Aaron Douglas was an African-American artist during the Harlem Renaissance. ... ” Aaron Douglas painted murals depicting Harlem Renaissance art. ... Johnson, another Harlem Renaissance artist, painted the African-American experience into his works. The art of the Harlem Renaissance depicted the African-American history, present and future.
Approximate Word count = 1937
Approximate Pages = 7.7
(250 words per page double spaced)
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