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NAACP was founded
National Association of Advancement of Color People was founded. -
Marcus Garvey arrives in Harlem
Jamaican born Marcus Garvey arrives in Harlem and founds the United Negro Improvement Association. -
369th Infrantry Regiment returns from World War I
The 369th Infrantry Regiment returns from World War I as heros. -
"Emperior Jones"
The "Emperior Jones" opens at the Povincetown Playhouse. -
"Shuffle Along"
The musical revue "Shuffle Along" opens on Broadway. -
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"Opportunity Magazine"
The National Urban League established "Opportunity Magazine" which will only publish work of Harlem Renaissance writers and help them to win contests. -
"Home to Harlem"
Claude McKay's "Home to Harlem" becomes the first bestseller by a black author. -
Stock Market Crashes
Stock Market crashes starting the Great Depression. -
Savage School of Arts and Crafts
Artist August Savage opens the Savage School of Arts and Crafts in Harlem. -
Major Riot in Harlem
Harlem is a scene of major riot because of anger over discrimination by white-owned businesses.
