The New Negro

"The New Negro" was a cultural and intellectual movement in the early 20th century that encouraged African Americans to assert pride, dignity, and equality. Emerging during the Harlem Renaissance, it rejected stereotypes and traditional subservient roles, promoting instead a confident, self-aware identity. The movement emphasized artistic expression, political activism, and social change, challenging discrimination and advocating for civil rights. It marked a shift from previous submissiveness to a proactive stance, encouraging African Americans to redefine how they saw themselves and how others perceived them.