Harlem Renaissance The Harlem Renaissance was a period in which African American arts were celebrated with vivacity through prominent individuals. This was the result of, “… the Great Migration of African Americans from rural to urban spaces and from South to North… [which] opened up socioeconomic opportunities and developing race pride” (Gale). The reason for the movement was due to “economic depression… and racial tension” (Songs of the Soul). These African Americans migrated to metropolises such as New York, especially the area of Harlem (Gale). The author of “Songs of the Soul” describes the migration as an opportunity for artists, poets, and musicians to “flock to Harlem [since they were] looking for a better life” and express themselves
