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What was the Harlem Renaissance?
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A period in the 1920's that was the first major literary movement for African Americans in America
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What other Artistic areas grew during the Harlem Renaissance period?
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Music, drama, dance and various other art forms "exploded" during this period.
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Why is this period called the Harlem Renaissance?
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It was centered around Harlem, NY. and large numbers of African Americans moved to harlem to be a part of this experience. Renaissance means rebirth and refers to African Americans finally having an opportunity to be creative.
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Who are some of the most important Harlem Renaissance writers?
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Langston Hughes, Countee Cullens, Sterling Brown, Claude McKay, Zorra Neil Heursten, James Weldon Johnston.
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