How Did the Harlem Renaissance Work?

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How Did the Harlem Renaissance Work?

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The Harlem Renaissance was a period of great social, intellectual, and artistic invention that deeply impacts our world to this day. Learn how it got started and why it was so important in this episode of BrainStuff.
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How Did the Harlem Renaissance Work?

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