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This lesson is an introduction to a unit on The Harlem Renaissance, the period between the end of WW I through mid 1930s when African Americans were recognized for their literature, music, and art. It discusses their themes and lists some of their prominent authors. It provides links to two Discovery Education videos: "Rise of the Harlem Renaissance" and "Birth of Jazz Music" (Registration Required).
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"american literature and composition: the harlem renaissance", african americans were recognized for their literature, music, and art, georgia virtual learning, harlem renaissance, end of ww i through mid 1930s, langston hughes, countee cullen, claude mckay, jean toomer, and zora neale hurston, themes: alienation, race, social class, gender, and religion, the harlem renaissance movement
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- Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)