This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Alice Dunbar Nelson, a novelist, poet, essayist, and critic associated with the early period of the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s and '30s.

This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Charles Spurgeon Johnson, a U.S. sociologist, authority on race relations, and the first black president (1946-56) of Fisk University, Nashville, Tenn. (established in 1867 and long...

This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Lonne Elder III, an American playwright whose critically acclaimed masterwork, Ceremonies in Dark Old Men (1965, revised 1969), depicted the dreams, frustrations, and ultimate endurance of...

This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features May Miller, an African-American playwright and poet associated with the Harlem Renaissance in New York City during the 1920s.

Find out more about the author Walter Dean Myers when you explore this resource. This resource features a biography of the 1997 Coretta Scott King Award Winner, a booklist of his work, and an interview transcript.

Web English Teacher helps you to discover the world of author Walter Dean Myers. This resource features lesson plans for "Fallen Angels" and several other books.

A very brief overview of the decade between the end of World War I and the Great Depression.

Contains an audio recording and a text of the poem "The Negro Speaks of Rivers" by Langston Hughes provided by the Academy of American Poets.

An in-depth analysis of "I, Too, Sing America," a poem by Langston Hughes.

An article on the cultural and political experiences of African American women in 1920s America.

This site gives a short biography of Langston Hughes's life, a "Mini Bio: Langston Hughes" video [3:33] and links to 20 of his books.

Brief biography of the famous American Jazz composer, pianist, and band leader, Duke Ellington (1899-1974 CE). The site describes "Duke's" personal and professional life.

A comprehensive overview with detailed facts about the changing role of women in society. Provides lists of famous women of the 1920s.

Brief biographical account of the life and career of poet and writer Jessie Redmon Fauset (married name: Harris).

This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Benny Carter, an American jazz musician, an original and influential alto saxophonist, who was also a masterly composer and arranger and an important bandleader, trumpeter, and clarinetist.

This is the full text of the poem "Mother to Son" by Langston Hughes. It includes a short bio of Langston Hughes and a focuses for the reader: As you read, take notes on the metaphor and larger message presented in the text. [Free...

Biographical account covers the life and career of Romare Bearden, African-American painter who worked in many different types of media.

An analysis by Adrienne Gosselin taken from an online Journal of Rudolph Fisher's "The Conjure-Man Dies." With endnotes and bibliographical references.

With a brief biography and a couple of audio clips, this resource features the talents of drummer and big bandleader Chick Webb.

Known as the "Empress of the Blues", Bessie Smith was one of the greatest blues singers. Read a brief biography of her career as well as view a video performance of her singing with the Fletcher Henderson Orchestra with this resource.

This resource highlights the career of big band leader Fletcher Henderson, by providing a brief overview of his life and music. It includes a few audio clips of his music.

This resource features a brief biography about big band leader Duke Ellington. It includes some audio and video clips of his music.

Jazz composer and pianist Eubie Blake is written about in this resource. It features a brief biography about his career and music.