Harlem Renaissance

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  • Some of the first jazz music is created by musicians in New Orleans

    Some of the first jazz music is created by musicians in New Orleans

  • The "Shuffle Along" musical in New York is performed by African Americans

    The "Shuffle Along" musical in New York is performed by African Americans

  • Alain Locke publishes "The New Negro"

    Alain Locke publishes "The New Negro"

  • Louis Armstrong publishes his first song under a record label

    Louis Armstrong publishes his first song under a record label

  • Paul Green, an African American, wins the Pulitzer Prize

    Paul Green, an African American, wins the Pulitzer Prize

  • Al Jolson's "The Jazz Singer" became the first talking motion picture, ending the silent movie era.

    Al Jolson's "The Jazz Singer" became the first talking motion picture, ending the silent movie era.