Harlem Renaissance

Definition

The Harlem Renaissance was an intellectual, social, and artistic explosion centered in Harlem, New York spanning the 1920s that saw African-American culture being recognized and celebrated across various fields like literature, art, theater etc.

Related terms

Great Migration: This refers to the relocation of more than six million African Americans from rural South to cities in North between 1916-1970 seeking better living conditions & job opportunities. The Great Migration significantly contributed to making Harlem a black cultural mecca leading to Harlem Renaissance.

Zora Neale Hurston: An influential author of African-American literature during the Harlem Renaissance, best known for her novel "Their Eyes Were Watching God."

Jazz Age: The period in the 1920s when jazz music and dance became popular. This cultural shift was a significant part of the Harlem Renaissance.