African American Cultural and Intellectual Movements

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New Negro Movement

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A cultural and intellectual movement in the early 20th century that emphasized self-definition, racial pride, and artistic expression among African Americans.

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Harlem Renaissance

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A flourishing of African American literature, music, art, and intellectual thought centered in Harlem, New York, during the 1920s and 1930s.

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Racial Pride

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A sense of honor and self-respect based on cultural and racial heritage, often expressed through artistic and intellectual movements.

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Black Aesthetic

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A cultural concept that defines and celebrates Black artistic expression as distinct from mainstream (often Eurocentric) artistic traditions.

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Counter-narrative

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A story or artistic expression that challenges dominant or mainstream perspectives, often used to resist stereotypes.

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Great Migration

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The movement of millions of African Americans from the rural South to urban centers in the North and Midwest between 1916 and 1970, influencing cultural and artistic developments.

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Jim Crow Laws

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State and local laws that enforced racial segregation in the Southern United States from the late 19th century through the mid-20th century.

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Visual Media

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Forms of communication that rely on images, such as photography, film, and art, to convey messages and ideas.

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Representation

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The way groups, individuals, or cultures are depicted in media, literature, and art, which can shape public perception.

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Negrismo

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A literary and artistic movement in Latin America that celebrated African heritage and resisted anti-Black racism.