The Harlem Renaissance

The video explores Harlem's rich multicultural art scene, rooted in the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s. It discusses the migration of African-Americans to Harlem, the cultural explosion of artists and musicians, and the lasting impact on civil rights and global culture.

What was a major reason for the migration of African-Americans to Harlem in the early 20th century?

• To explore new artistic styles

• To join the industrial workforce

• To find better educational opportunities

• To escape racial violence and discrimination in the South

Which writer is known for offering solutions to racial issues during the Harlem Renaissance?

• James Baldwin

• Langston Hughes

• Zora Neale Hurston

• W.E.B Du Bois

What was Augusta Savage known for during the Harlem Renaissance?

• Writing influential novels

• Creating sculptures that unified Black voices

• Composing jazz music

• Directing Broadway plays

Which musical became the first all-Black love story on Broadway?

• The Wiz

• Shuffle Along

• Ain't Misbehavin'

• Porgy and Bess

How did the Harlem Renaissance influence future generations?

• It caused a decline in traditional art forms

• It resulted in the end of racial segregation

• It laid the foundations for the Civil Rights movement

• It led to the creation of new musical genres