The Harlem Renaissance

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Summary:In the 1920s, many African Americans left the South to escape racial violence. Some settled in New York City's Harlem neighborhood. Black artists, writers, and musicians in Harlem ushered in a cultural revolution called the Harlem Renaissance. This book explores this movement and its legacy. Includes text, images, and back matter, plus a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index

subjects: Harlem Renaissance,  African American arts,  History

Places: Harlem (New York, N.Y.)

Times: 1920s-1930s