Harlem Renaissance: A History from Beginning to End

Discover the remarkable history of the Harlem Renaissance…
When the American Civil War finally drew to an end in 1865, victory for the North seemed to herald a new beginning for African Americans. Emancipation for thousands of former slaves appeared, for the first time, to offer people the chance of full and equal participation in American society. That dream didn’t last for long, particularly in the Southern states where new Jim Crow laws prevented African Americans from exercising fundamental rights, including the right to vote. These laws added to growing economic problems in the South and led to a massive migration of African Americans to Northern cities such as Chicago, Philadelphia, and, most notably, New York.

By the early twentieth century, the Harlem section of Manhattan, covering less than three square miles, was home to over 150,000 African Americans. In the 1920s and 1930s, these Harlem residents were responsible for an explosion of creative output, including new forms of art, music, and writing. This cultural movement not only redefined the African American identity but also fostered a sense of pride and a greater interest in equality, setting the stage for the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. In this book, we tell the story of the dramatic period known as the Harlem Renaissance.

Discover a plethora of topics such asReconstruction and the Struggle for ParticipationThe Boll Weevil and the Great MigrationA New Kind of PlayHubert Harrison and the Liberty LeagueMusic, Visual Art, Literature, and ReligionEnd of the Harlem RenaissanceAnd much more!
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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0D1TMD2XR
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (April 15, 2024)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 62 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8322386957
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.16 x 8 inches