The Harlem Renaissance: A Quick Read

"The Harlem Renaissance: A Quick Read" offers a concise yet enlightening journey through one of the most vibrant periods in American cultural history. This accessible book presents short, easy-to-read articles on key topics and figures of the Harlem Renaissance, providing readers with a comprehensive overview of this transformative era.

From the Great Migration to the legacy of the Harlem Renaissance, each article explores pivotal moments and influential individuals who shaped the cultural landscape of Harlem and beyond. Readers will learn about the powerful symbolism behind the 1917 Silent Protest Parade and the tumultuous events of the 1919 Red Summer, as well as the role of organizations like the NAACP in advocating for civil rights.

The book shines a spotlight on visionary leaders such as Marcus Garvey and the UNIA (Universal Negro Improvement Association), alongside literary giants like Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston. It delves into the electrifying Jazz Age, celebrating the contributions of jazz legends like Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and Cab Calloway, as well as iconic venues such as the Cotton Club.

Readers will also discover the artistic brilliance of figures like Aaron Douglas and Augusta Savage, the literary contributions of Alain Locke, Nella Larsen, and James Weldon Johnson, and the enduring legacy of Racial Uplift Ideology.

With its concise format and engaging content, "The Harlem Renaissance: A Quick Read" offers readers a captivating glimpse into a pivotal moment in American history, making it an essential addition to any enthusiast's library.

Topics:
The Harlem Renaissance
Great Migration
1917 Silent Protest Parade
1919 Red Summer
NAACP
Marcus Garvey
UNIA (Universal Negro Improvement Association)
Langston Hughes
"The Negro Speaks of Rivers" (1921)
Zora Neale Hurston
"Their Eyes Were Watching God" (1937)
Jazz Age
Louis Armstrong
Cotton Club
Duke Ellington
Cab Calloway
Harlem Writers Guild
Alain Locke
"The New Negro" (1925)
The Harlem Renaissance Ball
Aaron Douglas
Harlem Mural Movement
Nella Larsen
"Passing" (1929)
James Weldon Johnson
"God's Trombones" (1927)
Countee Cullen
"Color" (1925)
Harlem Renaissance Art Exhibitions
Augusta Savage
Racial Uplift Ideology
Legacy of the Harlem Renaissance