1. Harlem Renaissance
More than a literary movement, the Harlem Renaissance exalted the unique culture of African-Americans and redefined African-American expression. ... African-Americans was encouraged to celebrate their heritage. ... Thematic content included Africa as a source of inspiration, African-American history, folk idioms, including music and religion of the South, and social injustice. ... Never before had so many Americans read the thoughts of African-Americans and embraced the African-American community's productions, expressions, and style. ... He then traveled to places in North Africa and Eur...
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