The Harlem Renaissance brought African American culture to the forefront of change in the 1920s and ’30s, paving the way for the civil rights movement. Named after the New York City neighborhood, the Harlem Renaissance challenged the common stereotypes and beliefs of what it meant to be Black. Primarily using the creative arts: literary, musical, theatrical and visual, the movement shook the foundations of racist ideologies by bringing forth talented Black artists. It ushered in the Great Migration, dramatically increased literacy and pushed to open opportunities. It was the beginning of uplifting the race and taking pride in being Black.
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