By : Erykah, Harold, Ceecee, Cici Harlem Renaissance By : Erykah, Harold, Ceecee, Cici

Harlem Renaissance African- American Cultural revolution centered in Harlem, New York city Literary, Artistic, and Intelligent movement that kindled a new black cultural identity. Known as “ New Negro “

Heightened social consciousness was a prerequisite for the Harlem Renaissance. The advocacy of racial equality was embodied in the 1909 founding of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), an interracial organization. Pioneering black culture sociologist, W.E.B. DuBois, helped start the group and served as editor of its magazine, The Crisis. W.E.B. DuBois

Marcus Garvey A new racial pride figured prominently in the Harlem Renaissance. Jamaican born black separatist, Marcus Garvey, sparked cultural pride and ignited interest in African roots with his "Back to Africa" movement. Inspired by Booker T. Washington, Garvey founded the United Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) in 1914. Adopted by working-class African-Americans, the movement was unpopular with black intellectuals.

Billie Holiday Billie Holiday was one of the most influential jazz singers of all time. She had a thriving career for many years before she lost her battle with addiction.

Langston Hughes Langston Hughes was an American poet, novelist, and playwright whose African-American themes made him a primary contributor to the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s.

Walter White As a member of the NAACP, Walter White investigated lynching's and worked to end segregation. He was the organization's executive secretary from 1931 to 1955.

Important Events James Weldon Johnson becomes head of the NAACP UNIA holds its First International Convention of the Negro Peoples of the World at Madison Square Garden, New York Claude McKay publishes Spring in New Hampshire W.E.B. Du Bois’ Dark tower is published Eugene O’Neill’s The Emperor Jones opens at the Provincetown Playhouse in November with black actor, Charles Gilpin, in the lead role.

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