Harlem Renaissance

In the 1920s, both Langston Hughes and Duke Ellington made major contributions to

In what way was the Harlem Renaissance similar to the European Renaissance?

Wrote The Negro Speaks of Rivers, Not Without Laughter, and “I, Too.”

strong rhythm section that includes brass instruments trumpets & trombones including saxophone

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Who is best know for their contributions to jazz music?

Which feature of the Harlem Renaissance best reflects the image of the Roaring Twenties?

Wrote God's Trombones: Seven Negro Sermons in Verse

influential artist, professor,painter who greatly helped develop AfricanAmerican influence art

Which of the following had the greatest impact on the creation of the Harlem Renaissance?

Wrote Their Eyes Were Watching God.

What most likely convinced Garvey was convinced that integration would never happen?

Wrote The Souls of Black Folk, The Philadelphia Negro & a biography of abolitionist John Brown.

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Respected journalist, educator & civil rights activist. Demanded full equality & founded NAACP

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first poet to reach a broad audience on African-American culture; celebrates Africa

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Wrote Their Eyes Were Watching God.

Began performing with piano. Composed more than 1,000 works which have influenced many artists

Wrote Home to Harlem, a best-seller which won Harmon Gold Award Literature

notes sung/played at as lightly lower pitch than that ofthe major scale for expressive purposes

Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s African American authors and artists used literature and art to

Known as one of the first black millionaires for creating chemical to grow and care for hair

I wanted vocational schools for blacks.

What was the impact of the Harlem Renaissance?

The Harlem Renaissance promoted racial equality in what way?

prominent trumpet player & helped create a distinct jazz-music culture in New Orleans & Chicago

The style is defined as the use of improvisation, many rhythms, and swinging notes.