Harlem Renaissance
*  In the early 1920's, African Americans were part of a cultural movement called the Harlem Renaissance.

*The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural movement that allowed African Americans to show their creative abilities to the world.

*  It was the first emergence of African American culture in American society. 

*  Through the Harlem Renaissance, African Americans grew to be seen as artists, poets, ands writers.  It was a very important part of our history as Americans.




Directions:  Find out more about the people of the Harlem Renaissance by clicking on the computer.  Read carefully and answer questions on your handout.
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