Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Harlem Renaissance


The Harlem Renaissance, or the New Negro Movement, was named after the term used in the anthology The Negro Movement. Centered in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City, Artists were able to explore the historical experiences of black America and the contemporary experiences of black life in the urban North. The movment impacted urban cities throughout the United States. The writers would Challenge white paternalism and racism thoughts, African-American artists and intellectuals rejected imitating the styles of Europeans and white Americans, and instead celebrated black dignity and creativity. They decided to set up their own styles and customs from their personal experience.
This topic ties into Social Justice because it shows different intellectuals and writers describing the challenges for African Americans through their writing. They also incorporate the theme Social Justice throughout their writing because the writers wanted equal justice for all. They also wanted all ethnicitys to be able to have equal oppurtunities and benefits. Not only do these writers make well thought out points, but they also do it in non violent way.

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