Critical Thinking 21-4!

What did the Harlem Renaissance contribute to both black and general American history?

The Harlem Renaissance was a literary and artistic movement celebrating African American culture. One main movement was in writing where African Americans could express the struggles and trials of being black in a white world. Also they could use writing to celebrate who they were and what they had become and what there heritage was. These writings would also go on to have a effect of American history because they could encourage future African Americans to fight against prejudice and discrimination. Not only was writing important but entertainment such as music and plays were also now used to show case the talents of many black performers like in the black musical comedy Shuffle along. Music and dancing is important to American histories society and it was something that was really brought out in the 20s. Jazz and blues artist showcased there talents and brought many people out to listen and dance and enjoy this fresh kind of entertainment. The Harlem Renaissance real help the 20s become open to expressing different cultural views, which is something that is very important in American history.