By researching about the Harlem Renaissance, I learned more about its culture, background, and influence to the literary world. The Renaissance was a period of time where new styles of writing and music changed the atmosphere after World War I started. African Americans had a chance to share their talents and show that all they needed was an opportunity to make an impact. The Harlem Renaissance began in Harlem, New York after many men were drafted and volunteered for the war. I never knew that World War I was the economic chance many people needed in order to make a change to styles of writing, music, and art. During this time, African Americans began to develop pride in their culture and color. Claude McKay, a Jamaican poet, is said to have
