The Harlem Renaissance
This movement in history showed the importance of african-americans to society. They proved to everyone what they were capable of, and it showed throughout the years. Jazz, art, and the Great Migration all made the Renaissance what it was.
What developments during World War I helped give rise to the Harlem Renaissance?
The need for jobs in the north was one of the causes of the Great Migration, which in turn created the Harlem Renaissance. The demand for unskilled labor after the war was very high, so many African-Americans moved to where the work was needed.
How was racial consciousness and racial pride affected by the Renaissance?
By moving to the northern urban cities, the African-Americans gained a sort of independence and confidence and became more intellectual and creative/artistic. The neighborhoods that they moved to were mostly black people, so they didn't have to worry much about racial discrimination and being surrounded by it.
The need for jobs in the north was one of the causes of the Great Migration, which in turn created the Harlem Renaissance. The demand for unskilled labor after the war was very high, so many African-Americans moved to where the work was needed.
How was racial consciousness and racial pride affected by the Renaissance?
By moving to the northern urban cities, the African-Americans gained a sort of independence and confidence and became more intellectual and creative/artistic. The neighborhoods that they moved to were mostly black people, so they didn't have to worry much about racial discrimination and being surrounded by it.
What contributions did African-Americans make in the fields of music, literature, and the arts?
The Harlem Renaissance brought forth the creation of jazz, which would eventually take the nation by storm, and provide famous African-American artists such as Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington for the future. Jazz originated in New Orleans, and moved with the Great Migration to cities such as New York and Chicago. Jazz also eased racial tensions after the war. African-Americans also put forth a lot of literature, from authors such as Charles Chestnut and Paul Laurence Dunbar who produced famous novels such as “The Conjure of Women” and “The Sports of the Gods”. African-American artists such as Charles Alston, a famous painter and sculptor, and Henry Bannarn grew in popularity due to the Harlem Renaissance, and society could see that even though they were of a different race, they still had the same sense of creativity as white people.
The Harlem Renaissance brought forth the creation of jazz, which would eventually take the nation by storm, and provide famous African-American artists such as Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington for the future. Jazz originated in New Orleans, and moved with the Great Migration to cities such as New York and Chicago. Jazz also eased racial tensions after the war. African-Americans also put forth a lot of literature, from authors such as Charles Chestnut and Paul Laurence Dunbar who produced famous novels such as “The Conjure of Women” and “The Sports of the Gods”. African-American artists such as Charles Alston, a famous painter and sculptor, and Henry Bannarn grew in popularity due to the Harlem Renaissance, and society could see that even though they were of a different race, they still had the same sense of creativity as white people.
How did mass media, the birth and evolution of jazz, and the Harlem Renaissance create a new blend of American culture?
After jazz gained popularity, it was soon blended into different music types and in change created new music styles. Jazz is intertwined with Swing, and soon would be with rock ‘n roll, the next big music genre after jazz and swing. White musicians used jazz in the form of “Swing” only a few years later, such as Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, and Fred Astaire. The Harlem Renaissance recognized intellectual African-Americans such as the authors, musicians, and artists that made it possible. A new approach to society was brought forth with the Harlem Renaissance. For example, jazz shows people to let go a little and have some fun when listening to music, not just to be stiff and proper all the time. The radio made all of this possible, which was invented during the period of the Harlem Renaissance. It is what broadcasted all of the new and different music out to everyone and showed the culture that the African-Americans possessed.
After jazz gained popularity, it was soon blended into different music types and in change created new music styles. Jazz is intertwined with Swing, and soon would be with rock ‘n roll, the next big music genre after jazz and swing. White musicians used jazz in the form of “Swing” only a few years later, such as Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, and Fred Astaire. The Harlem Renaissance recognized intellectual African-Americans such as the authors, musicians, and artists that made it possible. A new approach to society was brought forth with the Harlem Renaissance. For example, jazz shows people to let go a little and have some fun when listening to music, not just to be stiff and proper all the time. The radio made all of this possible, which was invented during the period of the Harlem Renaissance. It is what broadcasted all of the new and different music out to everyone and showed the culture that the African-Americans possessed.
How did Marcus Garvey's "UNIA" show an emergence of African-Americans asserting themselves?
The UNIA (Universal Negro Improvement Association) finally gave African-Americans something to fight for and some confidence and courage within themselves. They wanted to prove a point that they weren’t just the puppets of the white people and that they had a say in things. They set up conventions and appointments with Congress on getting the rights they deserved, and that they were human beings too. The Harlem Renaissance served somewhat of a momentum swing for the black people when the moved north to the urban cities. The confidence gained among the culture with the creation of the UNIA and the popularity of jazz and the arts shaped what would become the civil rights movement with MLK and Booker T. Washington.
The UNIA (Universal Negro Improvement Association) finally gave African-Americans something to fight for and some confidence and courage within themselves. They wanted to prove a point that they weren’t just the puppets of the white people and that they had a say in things. They set up conventions and appointments with Congress on getting the rights they deserved, and that they were human beings too. The Harlem Renaissance served somewhat of a momentum swing for the black people when the moved north to the urban cities. The confidence gained among the culture with the creation of the UNIA and the popularity of jazz and the arts shaped what would become the civil rights movement with MLK and Booker T. Washington.
Essential Question: Despite overt
racism, how did Negro’s improve life in the 1920's for themselves?
African-Americans improved their own lives by getting away from the highly racist south and into urban neighborhoods in the north. They set out to make a name for themselves by creating the UNIA. By being in urban areas, their work became popular and well known, giving them a sense of pride and unity knowing that one day, they would be equal. The civil rights movement really started with the Great Migration, because it paved the way for leaders to set the stones of rights for African-Americans, such as Booker T. Washington, Jackie Robinson, Martin Luther King Jr., and Muhammad Ali.
Vocab:
Renaissance- the activity, spirit, or time of the great revival of art, literature, and learning in Europe beginning in the 14th century and extending to the 17th century, marking the transition from the medieval to the modern world
Jazz- music originating in New Orleans around the beginning of the 20th century and subsequently developing through various increasingly complex styles
African-Americans improved their own lives by getting away from the highly racist south and into urban neighborhoods in the north. They set out to make a name for themselves by creating the UNIA. By being in urban areas, their work became popular and well known, giving them a sense of pride and unity knowing that one day, they would be equal. The civil rights movement really started with the Great Migration, because it paved the way for leaders to set the stones of rights for African-Americans, such as Booker T. Washington, Jackie Robinson, Martin Luther King Jr., and Muhammad Ali.
Vocab:
Renaissance- the activity, spirit, or time of the great revival of art, literature, and learning in Europe beginning in the 14th century and extending to the 17th century, marking the transition from the medieval to the modern world
Jazz- music originating in New Orleans around the beginning of the 20th century and subsequently developing through various increasingly complex styles
