Literary Icons You NEED to Know From the Harlem Renaissance (feat. Princess Weekes)

The video explores the Harlem Renaissance, a pivotal period in Black history marked by cultural, social, and artistic growth. It highlights the Great Migration's role in shaping this era and profiles key figures like Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, Claude McKay, Anne Spencer, Nella Larsen, and Arturo Schomburg. Each contributed uniquely to the movement, addressing themes of racial identity, cultural nationalism, and Black consciousness. The video encourages further exploration of this rich historical period.

What was the Harlem Renaissance and why is it considered an important period in American history?

Discuss the significance of the Great Migration in shaping the Harlem Renaissance.

Who was Langston Hughes and what contributions did he make to the Harlem Renaissance?

Analyze the themes present in Hughes's poem 'The Negro Speaks of Rivers'.

What role did Zora Neale Hurston play in the Harlem Renaissance and what were her major works?

Explain the impact of Claude McKay's work during the Harlem Renaissance.

Reflect on the importance of recognizing lesser-known figures of the Harlem Renaissance.

What were the main themes explored in Nella Larsen's novels 'Quicksand' and 'Passing'?

Discuss the contributions of Arturo Alfonso Schomburg to the understanding of Black history.

How did the Harlem Renaissance influence modern Black literature and culture?