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harlem renaissance
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The Harlem Renaissance begins
The renaissance began in Harlem, New York, as a literary movement that turned into the biggest cultural revolution. -
Aaron Douglas
His artwork portrayed the African Americans and became well known images during the Harlem Renaissance. -
The Crisis
Published by the NAACP with artwork, poetry, and short articles by now famous people, like Langston Hughes. -
Langston Hughes
Hughes tried to publish several poems, but they are rejected by many publishers -
Jazz
Jazz was becoming popular and represented African Americans and their culture -
Poetry
Poetry was one of the main forms of expression,with poets like Langston Hughes, Countee Cullen, and Angelina Weld Grimke becoming famous. -
Langston Hughes
Langston returned from traveling to learn that his poetry had become popular and he won many awards during this time. -
The New Negro
It was published by Alain Locke. It features work by many African Americans and decribes the movement. -
Fire!!
It was a literary magazine that had a big impact in the literary publication because it represented the efforts of younger writers who were trying to break away from older artists and show their own creativity
