Harlem Renaissance

The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural and artistic movement that took place primarily in the 1920s and 1930s, centered in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City. It celebrated African American heritage and creativity through literature, music, art, and social thought. Key figures included writers like Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston, and musicians like Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong. The movement sought to redefine how African Americans were perceived and to promote racial pride, fostering a greater appreciation of black cultural contributions to American society. It significantly impacted American culture and civil rights discussions.