Harlem Renaissance — movement?
Cultural, artistic, and intellectual movement in 1920s Harlem.
Harlem Renaissance — definition?
Cultural movement celebrating African American identity in the 1920s.
Great Migration — reason?
African Americans moved North seeking economic opportunities and safety.
Great Migration — purpose?
Moved millions North for jobs and safety from racial oppression.
Black Artists — role?
Expressed racial pride and resistance through art and literature.
Racial Pride — significance?
Expressed through art and literature, boosting African American self-esteem.
Black Cultural Creations — examples?
Jazz, blues, folk, literature, visual arts.
Alain Locke — role?
Called Harlem Renaissance a 'spiritual coming of age'.
Literary Forms — characteristics?
Blended European styles with African American musical rhythms.
Harlem Renaissance — impact?
Fostered pride, challenged stereotypes, laid groundwork for civil rights.
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