1. Countee Cullen and the Harlem Renaissance
Countee Cullen was born Countee Leroy Porter on May 30,1903 in Louisville Kentucky and later raised by his grandmother in New York City. ... This specifically encouraged him to pursue a literary career. ... ("Countee Cullen" 1) When he finally returned to New York City he began teaching in the public school system. ... (Estell 824) Countee Cullen like many other artists during the Harlem Renaissance had a major impact because he like others contributed to every aspect of it. ... (Cayne 210) Countee Cullen and many of the other artists during the Harlem Renaissance differed because he thoug...
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