Harlem Renaissance Timeline

(1920s - 1930s)

The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural and intellectual movement in the 1920s and 1930s that celebrated African American art, literature, and music. It took place in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City and had a major influence on the development of African American culture. More Less

Social and Political Impact

Feb 1909

Sep 1910

Mar 19, 1935

Literature

Nov 1910

Dec 1923

Apr 1925

Jun 1925

Sep 1937

Music and Performing Arts

Jan 1914

May 1921

Mar 1928

Oct 1935

Visual Arts

Nov 1925

Dec 1934

Apr 1941

Key Facts

  1. The Harlem Renaissance was a period of great creativity and intellectual growth for African Americans.
  2. Prominent figures of the Harlem Renaissance included Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, and Duke Ellington.
  3. The movement gave rise to new forms of artistic expression, including jazz music, poetry, and literature.
  4. Harlem became the artistic and cultural center of African American life during the Harlem Renaissance.
  5. The Harlem Renaissance had a lasting impact on American culture, challenging racial stereotypes and paving the way for future generations of African American artists.

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