Submitted by psychicarmor on December 5, 2007

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Harlem Renaissance

The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural revolution for African Americans. The movement forever changed how America perceived African Americans and how African Americans perceived themselves, individually and as a race. The Harlem Renaissance rewrote the direction of African Americans in society. Although it is seen as a literary movement, visual arts, music and politics played a large role in creating the force of the Harlem Renaissance. The arts created during this critical time contributed to an all-encompassing body of work that opened America’s eyes to the African American’s struggle with racism, attempt to overcome the indignity of slavery, acceptance and celebration of their...

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