The goals of the New Negro Movement that became known as the Harlem Renaissance were to create a public platform to showcase African American contributions to art and literature in opposition to the racist stereotypes that prevailed at the time. How were African American writers, poets, musicians and artists also able to use their works to promote cultural and social awareness?
The Emergence of the Harlem Renaissance
During the 1920s and into the 1930s, african American literature flourished during the Harlem Renaissance. Known mostly for the emergence of great literature by black authors, the Harlem Renaissance, also known as the New Negro Movement, was a result of several factors. Before the Renaissance, thousands of blacks migrated from the South to the Northern industrial cities as more employment opportunities became available during World War I. In addition, the black middle class was increasing and more educational opportunities were available to blacks. More…..
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Posted By: Daniel Moss
Monday, September 28th 2009 at 11:11PM
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