Hannah Harper
Mrs. Murray
Literature Comp 9
13 March 2017
The Harlem Renaissance: Rebirth of Black Culture The Harlem Renaissance, a momentous time in the 1930’s. Black arts and culture were rebirthing. As one article, written by George Hutchinson put as, “a blossoming of African American Culture, particularly in the creative arts, and the most influential movement in African American history.” People came together. Many of the ones that were part of this movement, blacks and whites were rejoicing over the end of slavery. Along with them there were a lot of upcoming artists that rose up during this time, like Langston Hughes, Louis Armstrong, and James Weldon Johnson, all well-known artists. The Harlem Renaissance was an important movement …show more content…
He wrote songs with the same vision.
“I hear babies cryin’,
I watch them grow
They'll learn much more than I'll never know
And I think to myself what a wonderful world
Yes I think to myself what a wonderful world”
Armstrong’s “What A Wonderful World” was a . Last, but certainly not least Johnson. In a book he wrote, “Negro Americans, what now?” Johnson was talking about what Africans could now do with their new future. The point here is of all the hope these artists inspired in people, and these are only a few. That’s what the Harlem Renaissance was all about, hope. The Harlem Renaissance, a time of rejoicing and moving on. Moving on from what they’ve had to suffer through and deal with even after the enslavement ended. It was a step up for African Americans. It was a way to prove to everyone that nothing would stop them, they would continue on and thrive. All the musicians, poets, and artist ever more encouraged this movement. In conclusion, the Harlem Renaissance should be a lesson and inspiration to all, that everyone is created equal and are strong, bright individuals in
Mrs. Murray
Literature Comp 9
13 March 2017
The Harlem Renaissance: Rebirth of Black Culture The Harlem Renaissance, a momentous time in the 1930’s. Black arts and culture were rebirthing. As one article, written by George Hutchinson put as, “a blossoming of African American Culture, particularly in the creative arts, and the most influential movement in African American history.” People came together. Many of the ones that were part of this movement, blacks and whites were rejoicing over the end of slavery. Along with them there were a lot of upcoming artists that rose up during this time, like Langston Hughes, Louis Armstrong, and James Weldon Johnson, all well-known artists. The Harlem Renaissance was an important movement …show more content…
He wrote songs with the same vision.
“I hear babies cryin’,
I watch them grow
They'll learn much more than I'll never know
And I think to myself what a wonderful world
Yes I think to myself what a wonderful world”
Armstrong’s “What A Wonderful World” was a . Last, but certainly not least Johnson. In a book he wrote, “Negro Americans, what now?” Johnson was talking about what Africans could now do with their new future. The point here is of all the hope these artists inspired in people, and these are only a few. That’s what the Harlem Renaissance was all about, hope. The Harlem Renaissance, a time of rejoicing and moving on. Moving on from what they’ve had to suffer through and deal with even after the enslavement ended. It was a step up for African Americans. It was a way to prove to everyone that nothing would stop them, they would continue on and thrive. All the musicians, poets, and artist ever more encouraged this movement. In conclusion, the Harlem Renaissance should be a lesson and inspiration to all, that everyone is created equal and are strong, bright individuals in