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Harlem Renaissance
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If We Must Die
A sonnet was created by Claude Mckay which caught attention for its passion and demand. This sonnet talked about the new negro society. People praised Mckay for his work and emotion he conveyed through his sonnet. -
New Territories
Three- fourths of urban African Americans were officially moved out of the Southern states. They now occupied land up North. -
Harlem
Harlem, New York became the capital of black living. It had the largest population of rural blacks but soon became overcrowded due to the large increase of African Americans. Jobs were slim and food was becoming shared across many. -
The Birth of Gospel Music
African Americans soon came across gospel music. Many songs were produced that tied to religious beliefs. This was a new genre of music that was born and became widely known. -
Plays Featuring Blacks
New plays were created during this time period. The first plays centered around blacks were also created by Eugene O'neill around this time. Some of his plays included- The Emperor Jones & All God's Chillun Got Wings. -
The New Negro
A group of young black writers collaborate on the publication of The New Negro, Following the publication, the writers declare themselves spiritually emancipated. -
Black Service Organizations Stayed Strong
Black service organizations were created for the support of African Americans. Some of these organizations included the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and the National Urban League (NUL).
